Dhamma Divakara

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Near Village Mitha, Mehsana- Becharaji Road - 384001
India | Gujarat | mehsana
Phone: 898-000-1112, 898-000-1110

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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 29 Oct - 1 Nov 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
2027 Short Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
19 Feb - 21 Feb 2 DAY
Applications accepted starting Nov 19
 2 DAY
12 Jul - 15 Jul 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 12
18 Jul - 18 Jul Guru Purnima
Applications accepted starting Jul 17
 Guru Purnima
20 Oct - 23 Oct 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 20
13 Nov - 15 Nov 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 13

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
16 Sep - 27 Sep 10 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 30 Sep - 11 Oct 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 14 Oct - 25 Oct 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 11 Nov - 22 Nov DIWALI
Open
 DIWALI
Apply 25 Nov - 6 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 9 Dec - 20 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
23 Dec - 3 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 23
2027 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
6 Jan - 17 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 6
20 Jan - 31 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 20
Apply 2 Feb - 17 Feb GRATITUDE
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 GRATITUDE
24 Feb - 7 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 24
10 Mar - 21 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 10
24 Mar - 4 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 24
Apply 7 Apr - 18 Apr 10 Day SPL
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 10 Day SPL
Apply 7 Apr - 15 Apr STP
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 STP
21 Apr - 2 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 21
5 May - 16 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 5
19 May - 30 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 19
2 Jun - 13 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 2
16 Jun - 27 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 16
30 Jun - 11 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 30
21 Jul - 1 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 21
4 Aug - 4 Sep 30 DAY
Applications accepted starting Feb 4
 30 DAY
4 Aug - 25 Aug 20 DAY
Applications accepted starting Feb 4
 20 DAY
8 Sep - 19 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 8
22 Sep - 3 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 22
6 Oct - 17 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 6
1 Nov - 12 Nov Divali
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
 Divali
17 Nov - 28 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 17
1 Dec - 12 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 1
15 Dec - 26 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
29 Dec - 9 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 29
2028 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
12 Jan - 23 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 12
26 Jan - 6 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 26
9 Feb - 20 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 9

 

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.