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A union of four contemplative institutions teaching insight meditation from the temples of Asia to the quiet forests of Europe.
The purposes of establishing the Global Vipassana Network are as follows:
Four teachings from Ven. Prof. Dr. Medivajarapundit (Hansa Dhammahaso) on cultivating Satipaṭṭhāna Bhāvanā through the postures and daily activities of practice.
Open playlist →Representatives of the founding institutions present the signed memorandum, marking the formal beginning of the Global Vipassana Network.
The institutions that signed the founding accord in Bangkok, each rooted in its own land yet bound to a shared aspiration.
The whole of the path begins here — in a single, unhurried breath, fully known.
VisionTo become a leading global network for promoting Vipassana meditation for inner peace, wisdom, compassion, and sustainable well-being of humanity through international collaboration across cultures, traditions, and societies.
To promote and disseminate Vipassana meditation and mindfulness internationally.
To develop meditation, mindfulness, and well-being training programs through international collaboration.
To support research, innovation, and academic exchange in mindfulness and Vipassana meditation.
To organize international retreats, conferences, and educational platforms across Asia, Europe, and beyond.
To cultivate inner peace, wisdom, compassion, and sustainable well-being for individuals and society.
Selected landmark publications by network associates, spanning Buddhist psychology, mindfulness intervention research, Buddhist peace studies, and Spanish-language Buddhist textual scholarship.
President of Nibbana Meditation Center, Thailand, and Director of Doctor of Philosophy Program in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Thailand.
hansa@globalvipassana.orgA canonical and contemporary synthesis of sati, paññā, and sīla. The article frames mindfulness as an ethically inflected discipline and maps Buddhist principles onto education, leadership, and mindfulness-informed interventions.
Read articleA qualitative case study of mediator development using Buddhist peaceful means, including Bhāvanā 4, deep listening, volunteer orientation, and a seven-stage process for cultivating mediation capacity.
Read articleA philosophical study of the “present moment” problem in Buddhist meditation, asking whether Buddhist accounts of experience are better understood through positivism or presentism.
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Director of Research and Development of Innovative Mindfulness and Wellness, Nibbana Meditation Center, Thailand.
nadnapang@globalvipassana.orgA mixed-methods study introducing an AI chatbot for stress resilience through LINE, combining Buddhist psychology, Grotberg’s resilience model, pañcabala, expert interviews, user-needs assessment, and GPT-4o-powered chat.
Read articleA mixed-methods intervention study developed with Vipassanā masters and Buddhist scholars, followed by a seven-day retreat with 30 volunteers, reporting reduced self-rated stress and improved alpha/beta brainwave ratios.
Read articleA conceptual article connecting classical Buddhist sources and contemporary psychology to explain how observing body, feelings, mind, and mental objects can reduce reactivity and support resilient recovery from stress.
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Founder and president of the Asociación Hispana de Budismo, translator and editor of major Buddhist works in Spanish, including Pāli canon selections and the Common Buddhist Text.
rguerrero@buddhismohispano.orgA collaborative chapter mapping the state of Buddhist studies in Spain, especially university and program-level teaching. It situates Spanish Buddhist studies within a field that is growing but still institutionally uneven.
View recordA landmark Spanish edition of the Common Buddhist Text, presenting selected teachings across Buddhist traditions for a Spanish-speaking audience. Guerrero is documented by AHB as editor-in-chief for the Spanish edition commissioned by MCU.
Read synopsisThe Spanish edition of Bhikkhu Bodhi’s major anthology of Pāli discourses, translated for the edition by Abraham Vélez de Cea, Aleix Ruiz Falqués, and Ricardo Guerrero, making core early Buddhist texts accessible to Spanish readers.
View bookOffered jointly across the Network — some online, some in residence, all rooted in direct experience. Descriptions below are placeholders.
A pathway for those called to teach — grounded in practice, ethics and presence.
Releasing the grip of clinging — a course in equanimity and gentle release.
Cultivating wholesome joy and the conditions in which contentment arises.
First steps in insight — establishing mindfulness of body and breath.
Deepening continuity of awareness through sustained, guided practice.
Refined insight work for established practitioners in extended retreat.
Network news, talks, retreats, and public programmes from the Global Vipassana Network and its partner institutions.
Four leading institutions from four countries have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Global Vipassana Network, an international platform dedicated to promoting the teaching, practice, research, and dissemination of Vipassana meditation worldwide.
The initiative was convened by Venerable Phra Medhivajarapundit, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Abbot of Wat Mai Yai Paen and President of the Nibbana Dhamma Foundation, Thailand, with a vision of connecting mindfulness and Vipassana organizations across Asia and Europe.
Through this partnership, the member institutions aim to exchange knowledge and best practices, organize meditation retreats and educational programs, support collaborative research, and expand access to authentic Vipassana teachings across cultures and communities worldwide.
As part of its inaugural activities, the Global Vipassana Network has announced a series of international Vipassana meditation programs in 2027:
Connecting Wisdom, Cultivating Mindfulness, and Inspiring Peace Across the Globe.
Dr. Nadnapang Phophichit Director, Research and Development of Innovative Mindfulness and Wellness, Nibbana Meditation Center, Thailand
How can meditation transform both mind and body? Join us to explore the science and practice behind the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and discover how mindfulness can support greater well-being, resilience, and inner peace.
Grounded in the Buddha's Four Foundations of Mindfulness, this talk will explore how practice can positively influence mental well-being, stress resilience, emotional balance, and physical health. It will also share scientific research findings on the effects of mindfulness practice on both mind and body.
Whether you are new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, this talk offers valuable insights for cultivating greater awareness, well-being, and inner peace in daily life.
Five international Vipassana programmes in 2027, linking practitioners, scholars, educators, and meditation teachers across continents.
The international programme opens in Barcelona with practice, teaching, and intercultural exchange.
A second Spanish gathering continues the programme through shared meditation and education.
The journey moves north for contemplative practice under the long summer light.
Practice continues at the International Mindfulness Center in Nagasaki.
The series closes by fostering dialogue and the shared values of mindfulness, compassion, wisdom, and peace.
The partner institutions supporting practice, research, training, and international retreat collaboration.
