Dhamma Ambika

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National Highway no.48 (Mumbai to Ahmedabad), 2 KM away west of Boriach Tollnaka, Village Vagalvad, Tal Gandevi, Dist Navsari, South Gujarat, INDIA. - 396350
India | Gujarat | Navsari
Phone: 9825283325.Center-9909038250.Reg-9904381318. Time10am to 07pm.(Mon to Sat)

Note: Only online applications will be accepted and only confirmed students/servers are permitted to enter the centre premises.

શિબિરમાં ઓનલાઈન ફોર્મ ભર્યા પછી, ફોર્મમા જે ઇ-મેઈલ એડ્રેસ લખ્યું હશે તેના પરજ જવાબ આવી જશે. જવાબમાંજ શિબિરમાં દાખલ થવા અંગેની તમામ માહિતી આપવામાં આવેલ છે.ફક્ત ને ફક્ત જે સાધક / ધમ્મસેવકને મંજૂરી મળેલ હશે એમનેજ કેન્દ્રમાં પ્રવેશ આપવામાં આવશે. મંગલ હો !

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
2 Mar - 13 Mar 10 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 16 Mar - 27 Mar 10 Day Course
Old Male - Wait List
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Wait List
New Female - Wait List
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 27 Mar - 30 Mar 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENT
Apply 3 Apr - 14 Apr 10 Day Course
Old Male - Wait List
Old Female - Open
New Male - Wait List
New Female - Open
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
16 Apr - 27 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 16
30 Apr - 8 May TEENAGER COURSE ONLY FOR GIRLS.
Applications accepted starting Mar 30
 ONLY FOR GIRLS.
Age :- 16Years to 19 Years.
10 May - 11 May ANAPANA COURSE ONLY FOR GIRLS.
Applications accepted starting Apr 10
 ANAPANA COURSE ONLY FOR GIRLS.
Age:- 12 Years to 16 Years.
Timing:- 10/05/025 09.00 am to 11/05/25 05.00 pm.
14 May - 15 May ANAPANA COURSE ONLY FOR BOYS.
Applications accepted starting Apr 14
 ANAPANA COURSE ONLY FOR BOYS. Age:- 12 Years to 16 Years. Timing:- 14/05/025 09.00 am to 15/05/25 05.00 pm.
18 May - 26 May TEENAGER COURSE ONLY FOR BOYS.
Applications accepted starting Apr 18
 ONLY FOR BOYS.
Age:- 16 Years to 19 Years.
28 May - 8 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 28
 Preference will be given to School Teachers.
12 Jun - 23 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 12
27 Jun - 5 Jul STP Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 27
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS. For Those who have completed three 10day courses and have been Practicing Regularly for atleast One Year.
27 Jun - 8 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 27
14 Jul - 4 Aug 20 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 14
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS. For Those who have completed five 10day courses, One Satipatthana Course,One Dhamma Service in 10day Course, and have been Practicing Regularly for atleast Two Years.
24 Jul - 4 Aug 10 Day Special Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 14
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS. For Those who have completed five 10day courses, One Satipatthana Course,One Dhamma Service in 10day Course, and have been Practicing Regularly for atleast Two Years.
10 Aug - 21 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 10
21 Aug - 24 Aug 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 21
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS.
30 Aug - 10 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 30
12 Sep - 23 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 12
25 Sep - 28 Sep 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 25
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS.
30 Sep - 11 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 30
12 Oct - 23 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 12
25 Oct - 5 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 25
7 Nov - 18 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 7
20 Nov - 1 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 20
3 Dec - 11 Dec STP Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 3
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS. For Those who have completed three 10day courses and have been Practicing Regularly for atleast One Year.
15 Dec - 15 Jan 30 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 15
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS. For Those who have completed five 10day courses, One Satipatthana Course, One 20Day course, One 10day course after 20days course, One Dhamma Service in 10day Course, and have been Practicing Regularly for atleast Two Years
15 Dec - 30 Jan 45 Days Course 15 Days ANAPANA
Applications accepted starting Jun 15
 ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS. For Those who have completed five 10day courses, One Satipatthana Course, One 20Day course, Two 30days Courses, One 10day course after Two 30days course, One Dhamma Service in 10day Course, and have been Practicing Regularly for atleast Two Years.
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
5 Feb - 16 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 5
20 Feb - 3 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 20

 

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.