Vipassana Hawai'i was established in Honolulu in 1984 to support the teachings of classical Buddhism and to make them relevant to the issues of our day. Our teachers currently offer weekly guided sittings, classes for old and new students, individual meditation instruction, and weekend, ten-day and three-week retreats. These are held at a local Buddhist center and at other rental facilities, and attendees come from Europe, Asia and Australia as well as from many parts of the United States. Vipassana Hawai'i-sponsored retreats also offer an extremely rare opportunity for students to learn from visiting Asian masters who prefer Hawai'i because of its familiar climate and nearby location.

Sunday Afternoon Meditations Under The Big-Top On The HIMC site.

Dear residents and visitors to North Kohala,

In preparation for longer retreats and to deepen our connection to the land, we have begun holding a one-hour sit under a tent @ 4:00 p.m. every Sunday on the site of the Hawaii Insight Meditation Center.  We may or may not have a teacher/leader depending on the week, and we typically meditate only for an hour.  It is a beautiful outdoor place to sit where the wind and birdsong are certain to accompany you in mindfulness.

If you are unfamiliar with location please call 808-889-0567 for directions.