Dhamma Avasa

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Vasant Vihar Colony, Near RTO Babhalgaon Road - 413512
India | Maharashtra | Latur
Phone: 9405422948

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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
Apply 12 Nov - 15 Nov 3 day course only for old male students
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Arrival time before 4 pm on 12 Nov
course will end 5 pm on 15 Nov
2027 Short Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
23 Apr - 25 Apr 2 DAYS COURSE FOR OLD FEMALE STUDENTS
Applications accepted starting Feb 15
 For old students those who has done atleast done one 10 days course...Course will start 23 april 5 pm and ends on 25 april 5 pm
30 Apr - 2 May 2 DAYS FOR OLD MALE STUDENTS
Applications accepted starting Feb 28
 For old students those who has done atleast done one 10 days course.Course will start 30 april 5 pm and ends on 2 MAY 5 pm
21 Oct - 23 Oct 2 DAYS FOR OLD FEMALES ONLY
Applications accepted starting Aug 10
 For old students those who has done atleast done one 10 days course...Course will start 21 Octo 5 pm and ends on 23 Octo 5 pm
25 Oct - 27 Oct 2 DAYS FOR OLD MALES ONLY
Applications accepted starting Aug 10
 For old students those who has done atleast done one 10 days course.Course will start 25 Octo 5 pm and ends on 27 octo 5 pm

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
Apply 20 Nov - 28 Nov FEMALE STP COURSE
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Course starts at 20 NOVE 5 PM AND ENDS ON 28 NOVE 5 PM Course Requirements -- Three Ten day courses and regular Sadhana for a year
Apply 2 Dec - 13 Dec FOR ONLY MALES
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Open
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
Apply 20 Dec - 31 Dec FOR ONLY FEMALES
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - Closed
New Female - Open
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
2027 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 13 Jan - 24 Jan FOR ONLY MALES
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Open
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
27 Jan - 7 Feb FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting Nov 15
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
10 Feb - 21 Feb FOR ONLY MALES
Applications accepted starting Dec 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
24 Feb - 7 Mar FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting Dec 20
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
10 Mar - 21 Mar FOR ONLY MALES
Applications accepted starting Jan 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
24 Mar - 4 Apr FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting Jan 15
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
7 Apr - 18 Apr FOR ONLY MALES ..
Applications accepted starting Feb 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
5 May - 16 May FOR FEMALES ONLY
Applications accepted starting Mar 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
4 Jun - 12 Jun MALE STP COURSE FOR OLD STUDENTS
Applications accepted starting Mar 10
 Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
Course starts at 4 JUNE 5 PM AND ENDS ON 12 JUNE 5 PM Course Requirements -- Three Ten day courses and regular Sadhana for a year
16 Jun - 27 Jun FOR ONLY MALES
Applications accepted starting Apr 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
30 Jun - 11 Jul FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting Apr 15
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
14 Jul - 25 Jul FOR ONLY MALES
Applications accepted starting May 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
28 Jul - 8 Aug FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting May 15
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
11 Aug - 22 Aug FOR ONLY MALES
Applications accepted starting Jun 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
25 Aug - 5 Sep FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting Jun 15
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
8 Sep - 19 Sep FOR ONLY MALES
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
22 Sep - 3 Oct FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting Jul 15
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
6 Oct - 17 Oct FOR MALES ONLY
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
10 Nov - 21 Nov FOR ONLY MALES
Applications accepted starting Sep 1
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .
24 Nov - 5 Dec FOR ONLY FEMALES
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
 Pl read the rules and regulations before applying course ...A person should have completed 19 yrs of age to do ten days vippassana Course .

 

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.