CYCLISTS FIND PEACE, FOCUS AND BALANCE AT GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA

The ‘Sundays On Cycle Campaign’ under the Fit India Movement program took a meaningful turn on 8th February 2026 with over 120+ cyclists from Mumbai pedalling to the Global Vipassana Pagoda at Gorai, Borivali. This ride was facilitated by Giant Riding Club, GRC 2026 campaign.

This blog highlights the sentiments of a few participants who cycled to the Global Vipassana Pagoda and experienced a different world together finding calmness, in its architectural beauty, focus on it’s historical stories and gaining balance in ones personality.

“On behalf of the cycling community who joined us for an immersive tour of Global Vipassana Pagoda on Sunday morning of 8th Feb’26, we would like to extend our Gratitude to the entire team of Pagoda for hosting us. All the arrangements at the venue – Exclusive RoRo boat for cyclists, Secured bicycle parking space, Guided tour, Meditation session, Meaningful interactions, Knowledge sharing, Photo memories and Food court experience is truly remarkable. The Global Vipassana Pagoda generates positive vibes the moment one enters inside and offers a peaceful and clean environment for the visitors. It’s a gateway for self-reflection and helps us find our purpose in life. The entire team deserves a big Thank You from us and we will surely plan something again in the future in smaller groups.” – Vijay Malhotra, Cycling Blogger and State Cycling Ambassador of Maharashtra.

“Delighted is just a word! The ride to Global Vipassana Pagoda, Borivali Gorai was enlightening. The tour was amazing with a group of cyclists who evolved the morning routine, and with the short teachings and guidance of pagoda tour incharge helped us all to connect spiritually. ‘Maan’ the flying monkey needs to be controlled. Vipasasna meditation helps to awaken the spiritual connection of dharma and helps to focus on shunya (nothing) but breathing. The demonstration of ten minutes meditation helped us all to focus on our inner-selves. Like me, many were not aware of how great that moment of silence and focusing of breathing can be. It was a ride to remember where balance and focus met together.” – Mayur Jain, Business Professional.

“One couldn’t have asked for more from the Global Vipassana Pagoda Ride last Sunday, a beautifully orchestrated Cycling event. I wish we just had more time to spend to receive every bit that the Pagoda Management had to offer to us. The Humble Management team had so much to tell, explain, show and demonstrate to us and with all of them just want to keep giving to us. An event where I feel I was experiencing pure bliss during the 10 mins guided meditation at the DOME observer gallery. The team was kind enough to not just offer a guided tour of the entire centre but also sumptuous breakfast. Grateful to this dedicated team and looking forward to visiting again with more time in hand.” – Srinivas Shankaranarayanan, Technologist – AVP at Citi.

“I recently visited the Global Vipassana Pagoda on 8th Feb 26 and was truly moved by the serene atmosphere and stunning architecture. The pagoda’s beauty is matched only by the meticulous care with which it’s maintained – every detail reflects the dedication and love of the community. The meditation session was incredibly rejuvenating, and I left feeling refreshed and at peace. The experience was truly enlightening.” – Lalitha Srinivasan, HR Consultant.

“Till now we all cyclists had been going to Vipassana Pagoda just for its architectural beauty and as a tourist attraction. But today, with this session we learnt so many important aspects of Vipassana/ meditation and the details about its Burmese architecture, the history of the Bodhi tree and the 10-min meditation session in the pagoda was too good. Overall, I really enjoyed cycling at Gorai and the visit.” – Pallavi Sharma, Content creator.

“Ride to Vipassana centre was very well organised. The talk given by the CEO was very inspiring and also we learnt so many things from what the PR head told us about the Vipassana centre. Will try and do vipassana at least once in life to experience it.” – Hitesh Parmar, RDX cycling group admin.

“It was an unforgettable experience to witness such grandeur and elegance together. The holistic insights sparked a deeper curiosity to explore self‑awareness.” – Satish Chandran, Urban Planner.

“Visiting the Pagoda was a truly enriching experience. Despite living in Mumbai, I never had the chance to explore it from the inside before. The way it has been constructed is remarkable-its architecture is unique and absolutely awe-inspiring. The introduction to meditation, along with the life of Gautam Buddha and the concept of the Bodhisattva, was explained in a very clear and engaging manner. Mr. Shakti was constantly on his toes, ensuring that we received all the necessary information with great enthusiasm and clarity. I was deeply amazed and touched by the meaningful work being done by the Vipassana Centre.” – Supriya, cyclist.

Plan your visit to pagoda: https://www.globalpagoda.org

For inquiries, write to Mr. Shakti Kapoor, pro@globalpagoda.org

Contact: +91 9920029786 / +91 8291894644

Photo credits: GR8 Photography by Rohit Mahadev

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