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Vipassana Meditation Course Part 4: Getting Established in the Technique Apr 25 - May 6, 2012

Vipassana Meditation Course Part 4: Getting Established in the Technique

Location Google Map: University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines

What is Vipassana?
Vipassana is a meditation technique - that's it! It's not religion, there are no deities, no rituals, no rites, etc. - just a technique to purify the mind at the root level to attain full liberation. Sounds simple, but the technique is so difficult to get established into that it takes a full 10 days, meditating 11 hours a day with scrupulous guidance by the teacher and his assistant teacher. We get all-out support by a team of servers who feed and nurture us and course managers who ensure our logistical needs are met - they, more than anyone, know the difficulties we face - they'd been there.

Where the Real Battle Takes Place
On the outside, you see a motionless sitted person with closed eyes. How hard could that be? But the real work is happening inside the mind...as you go deeper and deeper into the innermost sanctum, battling with your demons every step of the way...until you reach the root level. Not everyone finishes the entire 10 days. Some simply give up in mid stream. This is my 4th sit, and perhaps I can claim that this is the first time I'm able to keep pace with the course program. But doing this the 4th time didn't make it any easier.

vipassana meditation
class picnic during the break

The Real Deal
Despite the fact that I could not establish myself into the practice even with 3 ten-day sits on my belt, I still cannot walk away from it. Why? Because I'm convinced it's the real deal. Of all the spiritual movements I've taken a minor peek into, this seems to be the purest - no guru deitification, no ritual, no dogma, no talk of God or church, they don't put you on a spot for money, and you're encouraged to question or probe how sensible it is for you. Its message is simple - everything you need for your salvation already resides within you. I don't see this 'elbow room' in any church, religion or cult. I've tried looking at it from many directions looking for flaws, but my critical mind couldn't find any.

Being Homeless
This one is particularly eventful since by signing up for it, I was also prompted to leave Dumaguete as well. When I showed up at the University of San Carlos in Cebu for the sit, I was practically carrying my life belongings too - a full 65-liter backpack plus another fully loaded day pack for my laptop, power regulator, etc. They were both bulky and heavy and presented such a challenge in riding jeeps, buses and boats. After the 10-day sit, I'm essentially homeless. I don't know what it is about spiritual immersion courses that make me leave a place to go out 'in search of'.

Pushing Buttons
Even though a Vipassana Course is always exactly the same every time, it always hits you differently - and every meditator is hit differently from the other. Given our varied life experience and the issues we face, we all have different buttons. But in the Dhamma talks discoursed by SN Goenka (where he gives an hour of video discourse each night), given the wealth of his insight, his intelligence and his compassion, he gets to hit all our buttons. He said something that made so much sense to me that it allowed me to walk away from my anger...at least for now.

Faced with Mortality
I had an opportunity to talk to a composed individual who is faced with his own mortality. He moves on, being productive, still extending himself in the service of others despite the ticking bomb that can explode anytime. I wonder what it's like to be young, gifted and dying - I can't even begin to comprehend that. Yeah, life is not fair.

A Meditator's Inner Thoughts
A fellow meditator once remarked that I was so solid in my sit...that I would not move for an hour and remain still. I wanted to tell him that deep inside my mind, 45 minutes into my sit, the pressing question in my mind was, "How can Iron Man eat Chicharon Carcar without removing his mask?". Yes, from the outside, a motionless meditator can look deep in concentration. But I wouldn't be surprised if he was just thinking about his first kiss 20 years ago. It takes a lot of effort to keep the mind from going astray.

Reality vs. Self-Image
I also realized that your self-image can be different from how people actually perceive you, and what reality is - radically sometimes. Call it rude awakening. Example - imagine thinking your entire life that you represent an unbroken chain of royal bloodline, genetically superior to that of the common man, being a son of a king, who in turn was the son of a king...that went back centuries. And on your deathbed, someone told you, you were adopted.

Ending Thoughts
I asked the assistant teacher that with the odds, winning the lottery was easier than getting enlightened. Given all that sacrifice with no guarantee that it can be done after several lifetimes, would it even be worth it, when what we have in the here-and-now is not that bad. At least I'm not complaining. Everything I go through in life - the pain, the joy, the craving, the aversion...these are the things I signed up for. He calmly said, "I won't lie to you. It's not easy". It was really a rhetorical question. I'm not obsessed about the final goal - it's a nice-to-have. The marginal gains I realize are already milestones, improving the quality of life and making me feel better about myself and the world I live in. Ideally, I should do this once a year for grounding.

Gratitude
I am grateful to Gautama Siddharta for sharing this Vipassana wisdom to the world, to SN Goenka and the long line of teachers who, from pupil to pupil, ensured the discipline remains in its original form, and I am grateful to his assistant teacher (not sure if he wants to be named) who vigilantly overlooked our progress. I am thankful to the course managers and the servers who persevered in seeing us through and selflessly attended to our needs. I am excited at having met new people who became part of my increasing Vipassana family. I look forward to get to know most of them. Metta to all!

--- Gigit (TheLoneRider)
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Jessie Villabona SeverinoJessie Philippines
Iyengar Yoga Teacher
(May 6, 2012) See you in the next Vipassana courses, Gigit. With metta.

TheLoneRiderTheLoneRider
"Where and When (If possible!) can I attend a "Free Beginners" Vipassana Meditation class/retreat?" -- Wil Davies
(Dec 6, 2013) Vipassana is always free, but there is no beginner's class - everyone starts off with the 10-day silent meditation retreat. There used to be a Vipassana movement here in Cebu (that's why I ventured here), but for all intent and purposes, it's inactive already. The only place for Vipassana now in the Phil is in Damarinas, Cavite in Luzon. For now, there is no schedule yet for next year. But you can refer to this site for 10-day sit schedules: http://courses.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schphala


Wil Davies (aka AdventureSwagman)
(Nov 30, 2013) I am a 60yr old solo adventure cyclist/bushman/rock climber, and have had a deep interest in Vipassana Meditation for a long period. I reside in Cebu (Pardo) though live mostly off my bike camping...Where and When (If possible!) can I attend a "Free Beginners" class/retreat? Email is the best way to contact me...I can attend anytime...
Dedinne Docoy-BoucherDedinne Docoy-Boucher
(May 9, 2012) Hi Gigit, our very good friend Kins was also with the Vipassana Meditation, I saw her in you pics, what a small world...
Mayk JuatMayk Juat
(May 9, 2012) Congrats Gigit! Ok yung Iron Man chicharon meditation mo haha hope to sit again with you soon!

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More on Cebu City:

About Cebu City
  • Cebu City is the 2nd biggest city in the Philippine (next to Manila) - and it continues to build and expand. Traffic is getting bad. Decentralization is being developed with the SM Super Mall in the SRP south and the suburban towns in the north.
  • Boat from the airport to the city center - even without traffic, it takes about 4 rides to reach the city. But with Cebu's increasing traffic congestion, it has become a nightmare. Instead of taking the land route, take the water route - no traffic, fresher air and cheaper. From the airport, take the yellow multi-cab straight to the river port and take the ferry (there's only one destination) to the city. Take the 02B jeep and get off at UC near Jones - you're now on the city's main artery.
  • given its size and increasing congestion, Cebu really needs a mass railway system - something that is conspicuously lacking, but no one seems to complain about
  • Cebu is bursting at the seams on the yoga scene. There are about 20 yoga centers in the city - from yoga studios to gyms offering yoga and hotels jumping on the bandwagon
  • a trendy and safe place in Cebu where you can chillout for coffee and enjoy good eats would be at the Ayala Mall
  • there are other pocket-areas for trendy hangouts - Banila Town Center, Crossroads, Escario Plaza, La Vie, etc.
  • the tourist area where most of the budget hotels and restaurants are, are located within the Mango area, although it has a seedy belly feel. Kids may swarm on you pretending to be begging, but they could be picking your pocket or your backpack pockets - be careful
  • many pick-pockets in the Colon area - be careful
Cebu City Google Map

Google Map Cebu City, Philippines

tourist attractions in Cebu City tourist attractions
  • Tops in Cebu City Tops - hilltop offering panoramic view of the city
  • Taoist Temple in Cebu City Taoist Temple - temple on a hillslope in Lahug with panoramic view of the city
hotels in Cebu City hotel
  • Hostel Seven Cebu - newly opened, resto/bar, central location, solo/group travellers
    Juana Osmeña Street, Cebu City
  • S Hotel Cebu S Hotel & Residences - new hotel, luxury rooms, central location
    827 M. Velez corner Andres Abellana St.
cafes in Cebu City resto / cafe / bar
  • Fujinoya Fujinoya - new and refreshing twists to Western style desserts using Japanese techniques
    Wilson St., Lahug, Cebu City - tel. 888.6075
  • Bad Boys Wingz Bad Boys Wingz - Buffalo Wings, unique versions of sauces! Great service, accommodating staff, bad boys vibe
    Kasambagan, Cebu City | (032) 415 4811
yoga in Cebu City yoga
  • Love Yoga World Love Yoga World - yoga studio
    11/fl, Skyrise 2 Tower, IT Park, Lahug, Cebu City
  • Yoga Now Yoga Now - first Yoga and Wellness studio in Mactan offering daily Yoga Classes
    at The Yacht Club Mactan
mountain biking in Cebu City mountain biking
  • Cebu Mountain Bike Adventure Cebu Mountain Bike Adventure - MTB tours, bike sales and repairs. Bed and Breakfast + Resto Cafe + wifi
    1298-b V.Rama Ave, Guadalupe, Cebu City | 0942.959.7451
Cebu City to Bantayan Island

The best and fastest way is by Ceres Bus at the North Bus Terminal, adjacent to SM City. The bus takes 4.5 hours going north until it reaches Hagnaya Port. From there, you pay the ferry company separately. The bus boards the ferry until it reaches Sante Fe Port (1.5 hours) in Bantayan Island. From Santa Fe, the bus goes to Bantayan Poblacion and then to Madridejos.

Ceres Bus - PHP 260 (to Santa Fe), 4.5 hours to Hagnaya Port + 1.5 hours by ferry.

Schedule: according to the dispatcher, trips begin at 6 pm (this arrives Hagnaya around 10:30 pm but the first ferry leaves at 1 am...that's a 2.5-hour wait at the port), leaving every hour until 1 pm the following day (I speculate that 1 pm is the last trip to avoid rush hour traffic along Consolacion). This doesn't match the ferry schedule so the bus simply waits until a ferry departs. e.g. the 6 pm trip arrives 10:30 pm and waits for the 1 am ferry. The last trip, 1 pm, arrives 5:30 pm, in time for the ferry's last trip.

Bus arrives at terminal 30 mins before departure. Luggages are P150/pc if no passenger.

Alternatively, you can get off the bus at Hagnaya Port and take the ferry independently. There are 2 ferry companies:

Super Shuttle Ferry
PHP 359 + 25 Terminal fee, 1.5 hours


ferry, Hagnaya Port to Bantayan Island

Island Shipping
PHP 350 + 25 Terminal fee, 1.5 hours


ferry, Hagnaya Port to Bantayan Island

Cebu City to Dumaguete

Cebu City to Dumaguete by Boat

  1. George and Peter Lines - Mon/Thur/Sat/Sun 10pm, (035)225.4337, 0922.557.1023
  2. Oceanjet - via Tagbilaran, daily 6am, dumticketing@oceanjet.net, 0918.898.2188
  3. Cokaliong - Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 12pm, 6 hours, (035)225.3599

Cebu City to Dumaguete via Liloan (bus, boat, jeep, tricycle)

  1. Cebu City South Terminal - take the southbound Ceres bus to Liloan, P200, 5 hours
  2. Liloan - the bus drops you off at the Liloan Port where you board the Fastcraft to Sibulan, Negros Oriental, P62, 30 mins
  3. Sibulan - at the Sibulan Port, the jeeps wait for Fastcraft passengers to take them to the public market in Dumaguete, P12, 30 mins.
  4. Public Market - at the market, you can take any tricycle to your hotel, P8 for short trips
Cebu City to Tagbilaran, Bohol

Cebu City to Tagbilaran, Bohol

  1. Weesam Express - Pier 4, departs 9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 2 hours
    one way: Economy (aircon) P500.00, Economy (non-aircon) P400.00, First Class P600.00
    round trip promo (at least 2 days advance booking): Economy (aircon) P600, Economy(non-aircon) P500, First Class P1200
    round trip promo (1 day or on the day booking): Economy (aircon) P800, Economy (non-aircon) P700, First Class P1200
  2. Ocean Jet - Pier 1, departs 6-7-8-9:20-10:40-11:40AM, 1-2-4:20-6:35PM, 2 hours
    Open Air / Tourist Class P800, Business Class P1000
    +63 932 8734 885 / +63 922 8572 300
  3. SuperCat (2GO) - Pier 1, departs 08:15-13:30-15:10-18:00-19:40
    P 500.00
    +63 32 233 7000
  4. Lite Ferries - Pier 1, departs daily 12:30pm, 10:00pm and 1:00pm (Mon, Wed, Sat)
    Standard (Lying) Php 150, Tourist (Lying Aircon) Php 340
    +63 977.822.5483 / +63 998.999.5483 / +63 925.347.5483 / (032)255-1721 to 26 / (032)414-9001 to 03
    info@liteferries.com.ph / www.liteferry.com
Cebu City to Siquijor by Boat, via Tagbilaran

Cebu City to Siquijor, via Tagbilaran

  1. Lite Ferries - Pier 1, departs M/W/SAT at 1:00pm, 10 hours, economy Php 649 (through barkota.com), layover in Tagbilaran 5:45pm-8:00pm, arrives Larena Port, Siquijor at 11:00pm
    +63 977.822.5483 / +63 998.999.5483 / +63 925.347.5483 / (032)255-1721 to 26 / (032)414-9001 to 03
    info@liteferries.com / www.liteferry.com
  2. Ocean Jet - Pier 1, departs daily at 1pm, 5 hours
    Open Air P1600
    +63 932 8734 885 / +63 922 8572 300


Cebu City to Siquijor by Bus, via Liloan (Santander) (as of Jan 2023)

Sugbo Urban
There is only one bus plying this route - Sugbo Urban. Tourist class coach, a/c, comfortable, Sun-Fri (these dates keep changing). P420 for bus, P275 for ferry to Liloan. Leaves Cebu City (South Bus Terminal) at 8 pm (Sundays 1 am), heads south to Liloan (Santander), takes the ferry to Larena Port, Siquijor, docks around 5 am, makes a clockwise roundtrip around Siquijor Island - Larena, Enrique Villanueva, Maria, Lazi (stops at Lazi market for breakfast and leaves 6:50 am), San Juan, Siquijor (arrives 8am, P50 from Lazi to Siquijor Poblacion) and catches the 1pm ferry at Larena Port for Liloan, Cebu and resumes its land route. Arrives Cebu City 10 pm.

Sugbo Urban is the cheapest and most convenient way because when it reaches Larena Port (Siquijor), it continues its trip around the island (clockwise) along the circumferential road, passing through - Enrique Villanueva, Maria, Lazi, San Juan, Siquijor...and back to Larena. It spares you the cost of hiring a tricycle or habal-habal which charges exhorbitant fares. Besides, it's a long trip to the other side of the island to be taking by tricycle.

This is also the slowest. The bus arrives Liloan Port around 12:30 am but the ferry leaves 2:30 am (2 hours of waiting time). The ferry trip is a slow 4 hours (this should only take 1.5 hours with Montenegro or Alesson), arriving Larena around 6:30 am. This 4 hour voyage offers no comfortable sleeping - you stay upright on your seat or sleep on the floor on a cardboard. The boat waiting/voyage takes 6 hours. Altogether, the entire trip takes 11.5 hours until the bus reaches Lazi.


Sugbo Urban

Sugbo Urban

Cebu City to Camotes Island

Cebu City to Camotes Islands

  1. via Poro - from Pier One in Cebu City, take the Ocean Jet for Poro, 2 hours, daily trip - 6am and 3pm (0936.823.8762 |0956.270.6610 | 0999.889.9999).
  2. via Consuelo - from Cebu City, take the northbound bus passing through Danao and get off at the Danao Port. At the Port, take a Jomalia Shipping boat for Consuelo (San Francisco, Camotes), P220/pax, a/c, 2 hours, daily trip - 5:30am, 7:00am (special trip), 8:30am, 12:00 noon (express), 2:30pm, 5:30pm and 9:00pm (express, Fri/Sat/Sun only).

Camotes Islands to Cebu City

  1. Poro - Cebu City (fastest and most direct) - go to Poro and take the 8am or 5pm Ocean Jet to Pier One in Cebu City, P380/pax/aircon, 2 hours
  2. Consuelo - Danao - Cebu City - go to Consuelo (San Francisco) and take the Jomalia Shipping boat to Danao, P220/pax, a/c, 2 hours, daily trip - 5:30am, 7:00am (special trip), 8:30am, 12:00 noon (express), 2:30pm, 5:30pm and 9:00pm (express, Fri/Sat/Sun only). From Danao, take the Ceres Bus to Cebu City

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    4. Oslob - Butanding (whale shark) watching
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