Dhamma Ajanta

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Dhamma Ajanta Vipassana Center Gut.No. 45 Rampuri village,tq/dist. Auarangabad - 431 002
India | Maharashtra | Aurangabad-MH
Phone: 8080468344

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
25 Jun - 16 Jul 20 Day Course
In Progress
 Course requirement 10 day 5 nose. , STP 1 no. SEVA one. Continues Sadhana, two year.
25 Jun - 26 Jul 30 Day Course
In Progress
 10 Day 6 nos, STP 1 no, 20 Day one no, Seva one no.. Regular Sadhana for 2 years.
Apply 26 Jul - 29 Jul 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Those who have completed at least one ten day course may apply.The course will end at 5:pm on last day of course.
Apply 31 Jul - 3 Aug 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Those who have completed at least one ten day course may apply. The course will end at 5 pm on last day of course.
Apply 6 Aug - 17 Aug 10 Day Course
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Closed
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Below 65 yrs
Apply 20 Aug - 31 Aug 10 Day Course
Open
 Age below 65
3 Sep - 14 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 28
 Below 65 yrs
Apply 17 Sep - 25 Sep STP Course
Open
 Three Ten day courses and regular Sadhana for a year
1 Oct - 12 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 24
 Below 65 yrs.
24 Oct - 1 Nov Teenager Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 24
 Female students born in between 24 Oct 2005 and 24 Oct 2010.
5 Nov - 16 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 28
 Below 65 yrs.
19 Nov - 30 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 12
 Below 65 yrs.
3 Dec - 14 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 26
 Below 65 yrs.
17 Dec - 28 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 10
 Below 65 yrs.
31 Dec - 11 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 23
 Below 65 yrs
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
14 Jan - 25 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 5
 Age below 65 years
28 Jan - 8 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 20
 Age below 65 yrs
11 Feb - 22 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 3
 Age below 65 yrs
25 Feb - 8 Mar 10 Day Special Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 25
 Course requirement, 10 day 5 No's, STP 1 No, SEVA 1 No continuous meditation daily two hours for at least 2 yrs
25 Feb - 5 Mar STP Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 25
 Course requirement, 10 day course 3 No's, daily two times meditation for at least 1 yr. Course will end at 5 PM on 5th March
11 Mar - 22 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 3
 Age below 65 yrs
25 Mar - 5 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 15
 Age below 65 yrs
8 Apr - 19 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 1
 Age below 65 yrs
22 Apr - 30 Apr Teenager Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 22
 Male students born in between 22 Apr 2007 and 22 Apr 2011.
1 May - 5 May Work Period
Applications accepted starting Apr 1
 Old students, who completed at least 1 No 10 day course may apply
6 May - 17 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 31
 Age below 65 yrs
20 May - 31 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 13
 Age below 65 yrs
3 Jun - 14 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 26
 Age below 65 yrs
15 Jun - 18 Jun 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 15
 Course requirement - only old students may apply, Course will end on last date of the course at 5 PM
20 Jun - 22 Jun 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 15
 Course requirement only old student may apply, Course will end on last date of the course at 5 PM
25 Jun - 16 Jul 20 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 25
 Course requirement 10 day 5 nose. , STP 1 no. SEVA one. Continues Sadhana, two year.
25 Jun - 26 Jul 30 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 25
 Course requirement 10 day 6 nose. , STP 1 no.20 day 1 No Continues Sadhana, two year.
29 Jul - 9 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 23
 Age below 65 yrs
12 Aug - 23 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 5
 Age below 65 yrs
26 Aug - 6 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 20
 Age below 65 yrs
9 Sep - 20 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
 Age below 65 yrs
23 Sep - 4 Oct 10 Day Special Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 23
 Course requirement, 10 day 5 No's, STP 1 No, SEVA 1 No continuous meditation daily two hours for at least 2 yrs
23 Sep - 1 Oct STP Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 23
 Course requirement, 10 day course 3 No's, daily two times meditation for at least 1 yr. Course will end on 1st Oct at 5 PM
7 Oct - 18 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 1
 Age below 65 yrs
21 Oct - 1 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
 Age below 65 yrs
3 Nov - 5 Nov 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
 Course requirement - only old student may apply. Course will end on 5th Nov at 5 PM
11 Nov - 19 Nov Teenager Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 11
 Female students born in between 11 Nov 2007 and 11 Nov 2011.
21 Nov - 24 Nov 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 15
 Only old students may apply, Course will end on 24th Nov at 5 PM
26 Nov - 28 Nov Other
Applications accepted starting Oct 20
 AT meeting and Dhamma Sevak Work shop. Be present on 26th Nov at 10:00 AM
29 Nov - 1 Dec Work Period
Applications accepted starting Oct 15
 Old students may apply for maintenance work, Plumbing and electrification
2 Dec - 13 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 25
 Age below 65 yrs
16 Dec - 27 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 10
 Age below 65 yrs
30 Dec - 10 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 25
 Age below 65 yrs

 

Old students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers. Old students have the opportunity to provide Dhamma Service at the courses listed.

10-day Courses are an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. The courses begin after a 2 - 4 pm registration period and orientation, followed by 10 full days of meditation, and end the morning of the 11th day by 7:30 am.

Satipatthana Sutta Courses have the same timetable and discipline as 10-day courses. The difference is that in the taped evening discourses the Satipatthana Sutta is carefully examined. This is the principal text in which the technique of Vipassana is systematically explained. These courses are open to serious old students who have sat (not including courses served) at least three 10-day courses, have not been practising any other meditation techniques since last 10-day course, have been practising this technique of Vipassana for at least one year, and who are trying to maintain their meditation practice and the five precepts in their daily lives, at the very minimum from the time of applying to the course.

Children's Courses are open for all children aged 8-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators.

Teenager's  Courses are open for all teenagers aged 15-19 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators.

Old Student Short Courses (1, 2 or 3 days) are for any student who has completed the 10-day course with S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers. All old students are welcome to apply to attend these courses, including those where it has been some time since their last course.

Special 10-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of five 10-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course, given Dhamma Service at least one 10-day course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

20-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of five 10-day courses , one Satipatthana Sutta course, given Dhamma Service at least one 10-day course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

30-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of six 10-day courses (one since their first 20-day course), one 20-day course, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

45-day Courses are open only to persons involved in Dhamma Service and Assistant Teachers who have completed a minimum of seven 10-day courses (one since their first 30-day course), two 30-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least three years.

60-day Courses are reserved for:

  • Active ATs who have sat at least two 45-day courses and conduct at least four 10-day courses annually.
  • Those who are enrolled in or about to enter AT Training, have sat two 45-day courses, have served at least four 10-day courses in the past 12 months and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.
  • In some areas, non-ATs may be accepted as rare exceptions if they have completed at least two 45-day courses, served at least four 10-day courses annually and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.

Teacher's Self-Course-TSC (Gratitude Course) Each year Principal Teachers S N Goenka and Mrs Goenka (Mataji) sat their own course in India. This was traditionally called the Teacher's Self Course (TSC). Now some centres are organizing commemorative courses with this or other names. Requirements should be the same as for the TSC. Following are TSC Requirements:

  • Must be a serious old student who is making a significant contribution to the spread of Dhamma.
  • Must be practising Vipassana exclusively (not practicing any other meditation techniques).
  • Must have sat at least one Satipatthana Sutta Course.
  • Must have local Teachers' recommendation.
  • Priority will be given to those who have not sat a TSC before.
  • Must be keeping sila from the time of application.

Note:

  • 6 months interval is must between any two long(20/30/45/60 day) courses.
  • 10 days interval is must between any long(20/30/45/60 day) course and 10-day/STP/SPL/Gratitude course.
  • These restriction is not applicable for serving the courses.