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Vipassana International Academy

Vipassana International Academy, also known as Dhamma Giri, is a prominent meditation center located in Igatpuri, Maharashtra. Established in 1976 by S.N. Goenka, it serves as the principal center for teaching Vipassana meditation in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The facility operates primarily as a residential course center where ten-day courses are conducted on a donation basis. It is situated on a hill approximately 137 km from Mumbai and is recognized as one of the world's largest meditation centers.