Day 4 of Vipassana retreat: The beginning of hours of strong determination

For all the good reasons, Vipassana teaches the exact opposite of the human instinct to ask questions. Several practitioners have described how the most challenging part of the 10-day retreat starts on the fourth day. This first 3-day period often misunderstood as Vipassana is actually Anapana, which prepares your mind and body for the actual practice.

A basic timetable followed all over the world for the practice includes 10 to 11 hours of meditation every day. Participants are required to adhere to strict rules regarding sexual activity, violence, and the use of gadgets and phones. They are also not allowed to read or write anything. Many recall the 4th day as the beginning of “hours of strong determination and it is often the day when people begin to feel the pain.