In a typical family home, different generations would gather around the television to watch a rental VCD. In these shops the sounds of “I ordered it first”, and “please return it as soon as possible” can be heard, as customers fight over the best films to watch for the weekend. In suburban locations, video shops rented out their VCDs – much like the Blockbuster Video franchises overseas, only without the computer databases, bar code scanners and ice creams. The VCD packages themselves were never more than K1000, and would be sold alongside foreign-produced nature documentaries, crime thrillers, comedies and even overseas-produced pornography. Food Court – For refreshment needs of the visitors and Burmese Murals for Culture & Art enthusiasts to learn about Burmese customs.Some street vendors had arrangements with their customers, allowing them to lease videos at a lower fee.Gong Tower- Burmese designs with devas to announce the spread of dharma for the benefit of all.
There is a Burmese belief indicative of an early return to Pagoda to experience the true benefits of Vipassana Meditation.
Bell Tower – The bell to be stroked at the exit to spread the loving compassion for all. Buddha Statue – to honor Buddha as a great spiritual scientist who taught Vipassana & nature based teachings for the benefit of humanity. Myanmar Gate – Gate with Burmese designs to express gratitude to Burma & Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Story books of the same paintings with pictures available. 
Audio Tours in Shri SN Goenka Ji’s voice.
Painting Gallery – Paintings depicting stories of people who benefitted from Vipassana practice in Buddha’s time. Books & Souvenir Center – For a good collection of VCDs, CDs, photographs, Books, idols, T-Shirts, paintings and other souvenirs. Photo Gallery – Pictures to mark milestones of Pagoda Construction. Video Gallery: (Free Entry to watch short 17 min videos of what is Pagoda and Vipassana & how it will benefit you) Bilingual –Hindi & English. Wall Mountings: have detailed explanations on Vipassana and related topics such as Pagoda, Addictions, Society, Executives and Science etc. South pagoda also has meditation cells for the course participants. The Principal Teachers’ Residence has beautiful Burmese designs. Dhamma Pattana, Guruji Shri S N Goenka Ji’s Residence & South Pagoda– 10 Day Course Centre can be seen from outside. 1 : is one of the largest sliding doors carved in teak wood from Myanmar. Ashoka Pillar- Fountain & Lotus pond: to suggest spread of dharma in all directions. North Pagoda: Venue for 20 Minute Anapana courses. Main Dome Pagoda with Visitors’ Gallery: Free information pamphlets on pagoda are distributed here.
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