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Yes. Dhamma Kuta (Kandy) and Dhamma Sobha (near Kegalle) are official Goenka Vipassana 10-day centers with the standard protocol: complete silence, 4am wake, 10+ hours meditation daily, vegetarian meals, no phone/reading/writing. Free (donation-based). Booking required 3-6 months ahead — high demand.
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Truly transformative and truly hard. First-timers only need not commit unless prepared for extreme discipline. Physical: sitting for 1-2 hour blocks builds pain tolerance quickly. Mental: solitude confronts everything. Not for those on active mental health treatment — check center's guidance.
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