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Coquitlam, Tri-Cities

Coquitlam, Tri-Cities Vipassana Group Sit Information

The Tri-Cities Group Sit is held at Douglas College in Coquitlam. Schedule and Room information may change in different school years. Please check before you go.

Fall 2024 Schedule  (Applicable Sept. – Dec. 2024)

Weekly Group Sittings

Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 7:35pm

Saturdays*, 9:00am – 10:05am AND 10:15am – 11:20am (*On Saturdays that do not have 1-day courses or special events)

One-Day Courses and Special Events

One-Day Courses and Special Events happen on every 2nd Saturday.

Location

Douglas College – Coquitlam David Lam Campus
1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7X3
Room D2009

One-Day Course Timetable

8:30-9:00 a.m Arrive / Setup / Walk-in Registration

9:00-9:50 a.m. Course Opening – Anapana Instructions

9:50-10:00 a.m. Break

10:00-11:00 a.m. Group Sitting

11:00-11:10 a.m. Break

11:10-12:00 p.m. Vipassana Instructions

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch Break & Interviews with Assistant Teacher (if present)

1:00-2:20 p.m. Meditation

2:20-2:30 p.m. Break

2:30-3:30 p.m. Group Sitting

3:30-3:40 p.m. Break

3:40-4:15 p.m. Meditation, Metta and Discourse

4:15-4:30 p.m. Clean Up

Notes

  • Group sits and one-day courses are for anyone who has completed at least one 10-Day Vipassana course as taught by S.N. Goenka.
  • Registration is not required unless specified. Just show up. 
  • Bring your own cushions or blankets if you require them. A square blue floor mat will be provided. There are also upright chairs available at the facility.
  • The college is easily accessible by SkyTrain (across from Millennium Line / Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station). Street parking is available and free after 6 PM (small fee during the day). Or you can park at Town Center Park across the street for free anytime and walk over. On David Lam campus, enter building C/D. On the second floor, at the top of the stairs, turn to your right. At the end of the hall you will find Room D2009. D2023 is right beside the washrooms at the top of the stairs.

Contacts

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