Dhamma Alaya

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Deccan Vipassana Research Centre -- Dhammalaya Ramling Road, Alte Park, Alate,Tal.; Hatkangale Dist.Kolhapur - 416 123
India | Maharashtra | Kolhapur
Phone: 9767413232

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Teenagers' and Children's Courses

Courses for young people.

2026 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 11 Nov - 12 Nov Girls
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - Closed
New Female - Open
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English. Age Limit : 12 (complete) to 15 years
Apply 13 Nov - 14 Nov Boys
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Open
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.Age Limit : 12 (complete) to 15 years
13 Dec - 13 Dec Children Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 13
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English
Age Limit : 10 (complete) to 15 years (Boys and Girls) Timing : 9 AM to 3.30 PM
2027 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
14 Mar - 14 Mar Children Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 14
 Course will be conducted in Hindi
Age Limit : 10 (complete) to 15 years (Boys and Girls) Timing : 9 AM to 3.30 PM
15 May - 16 May Children Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 15
 Course will be conducted in Hindi
Age Limit : 12 (complete) to 15 years Boys only
17 May - 18 May Children Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 17
 Course will be conducted in Hindi
Age Limit : 12 (complete) to 15 years Girls only
21 May - 29 May Teenager Boys Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 21
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English. 15 years complete to 19 years
30 May - 7 Jun Teenager Girls Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 30
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English. 15 years complete to 19 years
24 Oct - 24 Oct Children Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 25
 Course will be conducted in Hindi
Age Limit : 10 (complete) to 15 years (Boys and Girls) Timing : 9 AM to 3.30 PM
3 Nov - 4 Nov Children Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 3
 Course will be conducted in Hindi. Age Limit : 12 (complete) to 15 years Girls only.
5 Nov - 6 Nov Children Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 5
 Course will be conducted in Hindi
Age Limit : 12 (complete) to 15 years Boys only
12 Dec - 12 Dec Children Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 12
 Course will be conducted in Hindi
Age Limit : 10 (complete) to 15 years (Boys and Girls) Timing : 9 AM to 3.30 PM

Short Courses

One, two and three-day courses for old students — those who have completed a ten-day course with Shri S.N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers.

2026 Short Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
4 Oct - 4 Oct 1-Day (Hindi and Marathi)
Applications accepted starting Sep 25
 Time : 9 am to 2 pm (Kindly reach at least 15 mins in advance) This course is only for students who have completed atleast one 10-day Vipassana course
1 Nov - 1 Nov 1-Day (Hindi and Marathi)
Applications accepted starting Oct 1
 Time : 9 am to 2 pm (Kindly reach at least 15 mins in advance) This course is only for students who have completed atleast one 10-day Vipassana course
29 Nov - 29 Nov 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 29
 Time : 9 am to 2 pm (Kindly reach at least 15 mins in advance) This course is only for students who have completed atleast one 10-day Vipassana course
6 Dec - 6 Dec 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 6
 Time : 9 am to 2 pm (Kindly reach at least 15 mins in advance) This course is only for students who have completed atleast one 10-day Vipassana course
Apply 25 Dec - 27 Dec Near Kognoli Toll Gate
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 "Snehbandh", Mativade Road,
In front of Heritage Resort
Near Kognoli Toll Gate.
28 Dec - 31 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 28
 (Hindi / Marathi)
This course is only for old students i.e. those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
3 day course ends at 5:00 pm on last day.
2027 Short Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
25 Jan - 27 Jan 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 25
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi. This course is only for old students i.e. those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
2 day course ends at 5:00 pm on last day.
26 Feb - 1 Mar 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 26
 (Hindi / Marathi)
This course is only for old students i.e. those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
3 day course ends at 5:00 pm on last day.
20 May - 20 May Buddha Purnima
Applications accepted starting Jan 1
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
18 Jul - 18 Jul Guru Purnima
Applications accepted starting May 18
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
16 Aug - 18 Aug 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 16
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi. This course is only for old students i.e. those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
2 day course ends at 5:00 pm on last day.
25 Oct - 27 Oct 2-Day
Applications accepted starting Aug 25
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi. This course is only for old students i.e. those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
2 day course ends at 5:00 pm on last day.
25 Nov - 28 Nov 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 25
 (Hindi / Marathi)
This course is only for old students i.e. those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
3 day course ends at 5:00 pm on last day.
28 Dec - 31 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 28
 (Hindi / Marathi)
This course is only for old students i.e. those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
3 day course ends at 5:00 pm on last day.

Ten Day & Other Adult Courses

Ten-day courses are open to everyone, new students and old students alike. Longer courses, Satipatthana (STP) and the special courses listed here are for old students who meet the conditions given at the bottom of this page.

2026 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
24 Aug - 24 Sep 30 Day Course
In Progress
 Course will be conducted in Hindi , Marathi and Kannada.
24 Aug - 9 Oct 45 Day Course
In Progress
 Course will be conducted in Hindi , Marathi and Kannada.
Apply 11 Oct - 22 Oct 10 Day Course
Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
Apply 24 Oct - 4 Nov 10 Day Course
Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
Apply 18 Nov - 29 Nov Old Student only
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - Closed
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi , Marathi and Kannada.
Apply 20 Nov - 29 Nov STP Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 (Hindi / Marathi & English)
Completion of at least three 10-Day courses with Goenkaji or one of his assistant
teachers.
Course ends at 6:30 am on last day.
2 Dec - 13 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 2
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
16 Dec - 27 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 16
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
2027 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
1 Jan - 12 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 1
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
14 Jan - 25 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 14
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
2 Feb - 23 Feb 20 Day Course
Cancelled
 Course will be conducted in Hindi, Marathi and English.
Apply 2 Feb - 17 Feb Gratitude Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi , Marathi & English
Apply 2 Feb - 23 Feb 20 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi, Marathi and English.
3 Mar - 14 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 3
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
17 Mar - 28 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 17
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
Apply 31 Mar - 11 Apr 10 Day Special Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
2 Apr - 11 Apr STP-9
Applications accepted starting Jan 1
 Course will be conducted in Hindi , Marathi and Kannada. Completion of at least three 10-Day courses with Goenkaji or one of his assistant teachers.
Course ends at 6:30 am on last day.
14 Apr - 25 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 14
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
2 May - 13 May only Female Student
Applications accepted starting Mar 2
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
9 Jun - 20 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 9
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
23 Jun - 4 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 23
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
7 Jul - 18 Jul For old students only
Applications accepted starting Jan 7
 Course will be conducted in Hindi , Marathi and Kannada.
9 Jul - 18 Jul STP-9
Applications accepted starting Jan 9
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi. Completion of at least three 10-Day courses with Goenkaji or one of his assistant
teachers.
Course ends at 6:30 am on last day.
21 Jul - 1 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 21
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
4 Aug - 15 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 4
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
Apply 24 Aug - 24 Sep 30 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi, Marathi and English.
Apply 24 Aug - 9 Oct 45 Day Course(15 days Aanapana)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will be conducted in Hindi Marathi and English.
13 Oct - 24 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 13
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
10 Nov - 21 Nov For old students only
Applications accepted starting Jan 1
 Course will be conducted in Hindi, Marathi and Kannada. For old students only
12 Nov - 21 Nov STP-9
Applications accepted starting Sep 12
 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi. Completion of at least three 10-Day courses with Goenkaji or one of his assistant
teachers.
Course ends at 6:30 am on last day.
1 Dec - 12 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 1
 Course will be conducted in Hindi, Marathi and English.
15 Dec - 26 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 15
 Course will be conducted in Hindi, English and Marathi.

 

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 Anapana Courses are generally open for all children aged 8-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. However there are local variations in age range, so please check the schedule.

Teenagers' Vipassana Courses are generally open for all teenagers aged 15-19 years old who wish to learn to meditate. They are 7 days long.

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.

Note: Maintaining the five precepts in daily life (Sila)
Sitting or serving Special 10 Day and all long courses requires abstaining from killing, sexual misconduct, intoxicants & keeping other precepts to best of one's ability for one year minimum.

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.