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