Dhamma Sota (Sohna)

I attended the 10-day Vipassana course at Dhamma Sota Vipassana Cente. Unfortunately, my experience was deeply disappointing and troubling. I arrived late on the first day, around 7:00 PM. Instead of being treated with understanding or basic courtesy, the management staff scolded me rudely and spoke in an insulting manner. One staff member even made a sarcastic remark, saying that even if I had arrived at 10:00 PM, they would have taken me in. This kind of behavior is shocking in a place that teaches equanimity and right speech. I completed only 6 days of the course because I did not feel comfortable continuing. When I expressed my wish to leave, a volunteer told me sarcastically that I come and go whenever I feel like it and accused me of “wasting someone else’s seat.” This was said without empathy or respect. While leaving, a management person unnecessarily called the emergency contact number I had provided, informing them that I was leaving the course. I fail to understand why this was required. I was leaving voluntarily and safely. This showed a complete lack of understanding about the purpose and ethical use of emergency contact information. Additionally, I was asked intrusive questions about my local address without any clear reason, which felt like a violation of my privacy. At around 12:00 PM, I requested permission from the teacher to leave so that I could reach home safely before nightfall. The teacher initially refused. Only after requesting again was I granted permission, and that too in a way that made me feel guilty, as if I had committed a wrongdoing. I was allowed to leave only at 6:00 PM, after which it became very difficult to find transportation. I had to rely on someone else’s vehicle, facing unnecessary hardship. Inside the Vipassana center, participants are treated almost like sacred beings. But the moment someone wishes to leave the course, the attitude of the management changes completely, as if that person has become an enemy. This contradiction is deeply concerning. If the values of Vipassana are truly being practiced, they must be reflected not only in meditation instructions but also in the behavior of the management and volunteers. Otherwise, this becomes mere preaching without practice. Overall, this was a very bad experience. It is honestly shameful that such behavior exists in a place meant to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and equanimity. If a center is unable to deliver even a small portion of what it promises in terms of compassion, understanding, and well-being, then it should seriously reconsider inviting people to attend. Calling people with assurances of inner peace while exposing them to insensitive treatment is unfair and harmful.

It was a very Pleasant and peaceful experience. I am indebted to the teacher and Sewak at the vipassana Centre, Sohna for their selfless services.

Such a great place... 👌👌 Go there and make your life worth living. ❤️ Buddha bless you. 🙏 …

A very good place for the meditation and mind calmness, and this is out of the city.

It's always a great experience. This time I learned how important the role of assistant teacher is, even when all instructions and schedule is as conducted by guruji's left behind legacy. . A good assistant teacher can help you to get firm in path of dhamma and a bad one can harm dhamma by misguiding and demotivating new students. I hope guruji is watching over us and protect dhamma. Mangal ho.

I’ll never forget this place, even if I lose my memory. It’s where I re-discovered myself and the world we live in. Thank you S.N. Goenka ji for bringing Vipassana back to India. Love & Blessings to you all! Mangal Ho

Best Place to Meditate and Know the truth. Here anyone can apply to join 10 days Vipassana Retreat. It's a quiet peaceful & beautiful place with lush greenery. Vipassana is the best Meditation Technique of Buddha. Sevak are nice, the management is good and the staff is co-operative. Thanks to Dhamma Sota.🙏

Amazing i was going first time in this place nd i feel so peaceful nd relax one of the best meditation centre everyone should be go there once in their life it's totally free of cost.

Successfully completed my 2nd 10 Days Vipassana Course From Dhamma Sota Sohna.. I can't explain in words the how grateful and blessed I feel to be here.. Words can't do the justice what I experienced within my body and mind..Well it was beyond body and mind.. I'm just feeling overwhelmed and resonating with the vibration and energy I recieved after doing this 10-Day course.. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the Kitchen Sevak,Dhamma Sevika,my Aacharya Mam and every single individual involved in the management team..🙏 Namo Budhha 🙏 Sabka Mangal Ho 🙏

Food is very good, meditation is very good but if u can sleep in cells in summers without ac then its good else its difficult to live 10 days in 45 degrees temperature