The Activities

Trisikkha Insight Meditation Center, located in Plant City, Florida, is a center that teaches Vipassana meditation practices. The center organizes meditation retreats monthly every other quarter and Sunday sessions interspersed in between.  Lunch (vegetarian-friendly) is provided free of charge.  The courses are usually ten days long, and participants are encouraged to participate in the complete course to gain maximum benefit. If participants cannot attend the complete course, it is advised that participants come during the beginning of the retreat to learn the fundamentals of practice as it is difficult to learn basics near the end of the retreat. Participants are taught the principles of Vipassana meditation in small groups. They are given the opportunity to work with the instructor individually.

The Teaching

The courses are instructed by an experienced instructor. Participants must be willing to learn, practice the discipline, and to meditate as instructed. The participants accepts instruction with conscious thought. Only with trust and confidence in the instructor can there be successful understanding and progress. Any concerns or doubts which may arise should be clarified with the instructor. There is daily opportunity to ask questions and clarify technique/practices.

The majority of teachings are conducted in Thai language.  However, there are special sessions in English.  English handouts will be provided at that time.

There are several regulations that the meditation center upholds. The reason for these regulations is to help create a setting that optimizes the benefits of meditation. Prior to arrival, the participants should carefully read this document to understand expectations and regulations. Only those who feel that they can honestly uphold these rules and give a sincere attempt should enroll in a meditation retreat.

Participants are taught to use the principles they have learned at the meditation center and apply to daily life. Continuity of the practice outside of formal retreats is essential.

The Property

The Center in the US is located in Plant City, Florida, about 20 miles east from downtown Tampa.  It has approximately 17 acres of undeveloped wooded, canal and conservation land which provide shades, cool and calmness, suitable for practicing meditation.  It has seen thousands of students over the course of a few years.

Trisikkha Insight Meditation Center Inc. are classified as public charity , are exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 ( C )  ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Contributions to the Trisikkha Insight Meditation Center Inc are deductible under section 170 of the Code., and are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, transfers or gifts under section 2055,2106 or 2522 of the Code

Effective Date of Exemption :  April 29, 2013

Although Trisikkha Petchaburi Center and Trisikkha Florida Center share the same goal, the two centers are independently managed as separate organizations.