Wow that is interesting! I have many respected secular friends who have done it and highly recommended. I've being waited listed, but have not done it yet. So

Wow that is interesting! I have many respected secular friends who have done it and highly recommended. I've being waited listed, but have not done it yet. Sorry to hear that was your experience in the end. Seems like the people who are preaching may be diverting from the essence of the practice. From what I understand Vipassana predates buddhism. Has not thing to do with religion rather a practice to observe our own internal thoughts without outside influence.