Dhamma Anurakkhi

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Vipassana International Meditation Center, Pulivendula, Kadapa Dist - 516390
India | Andhra Pradesh | Kadapa
Phone: 8985065050

Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 3 Sep - 6 Sep 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 students
Apply 9 Sep - 20 Sep 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 20 Sep - 20 Sep One Day Course for old students
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Time: 9:00am - 4:00 pm
Apply 23 Sep - 4 Oct 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 10 Oct - 18 Oct STP Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 The old students who completed 3 ten day courses and 1 seva can apply
Apply 21 Oct - 1 Nov 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 6 Nov - 9 Nov 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 For old students only
13 Nov - 15 Nov Dhamma Sevaks Workshop
Applications accepted starting Sep 1
 To understand the theoretical aspect of Dhamma and practical application of it in daily life, "Dhamma Sevak Workshop - in telugu" (for old students, those who completed atleast one 10day course)_* is being organized
Apply 18 Nov - 29 Nov 10 Day Course
Open
2 Dec - 13 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 1
20 Dec - 31 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
Course Year 2027
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
2 Jan - 13 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 1
20 Jan - 31 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 20
3 Feb - 14 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 3
17 Feb - 28 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
3 Mar - 14 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 3
19 Mar - 21 Mar For old students who completed atleast one 10 day course
Applications accepted starting Feb 1
 Dhamma Sevaks Workshop
25 Mar - 28 Mar 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 1
 For old students only
31 Mar - 11 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 30
13 Apr - 21 Apr 7 day course for teenagers
Applications accepted starting Mar 1
 Teenager course - 15 to 19 years
23 Apr - 2 May Old students who completed three 10 day courses and 1 seva
Applications accepted starting Dec 15
 Sattipattana Sutta - 8 day course for old students
5 May - 16 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 1
19 May - 30 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 3
2 Jun - 13 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 1
16 Jun - 27 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 15
1 Jul - 4 Jul 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 1
 For old students only
7 Jul - 18 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 1
21 Jul - 1 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 21
6 Aug - 8 Aug For old students
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
 Dhamma Sevaks Workshop
9 Aug - 15 Aug For old students
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
 Work period
18 Aug - 29 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 15
1 Sep - 12 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 1
15 Sep - 26 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 15
30 Sep - 3 Oct 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
 For old students only
6 Oct - 17 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 1
20 Oct - 31 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 15
3 Nov - 14 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
17 Nov - 28 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 15
1 Dec - 12 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
16 Dec - 19 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 15
 For old students only
22 Dec - 2 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 15

 

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.