Dragon Palace Vipassana Meditation Centre

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Dadasaheb Kumbhare Parisar, Kamptee - 441001
India | Maharashtra | Nagpur
Phone: 7385125011, 9960130284, 9022451678, 8087893962

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 15 Nov - 26 Nov 10 Day Course
Old Male - FULL
Old Female - FULL
New Male - FULL
New Female - FULL
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Age Limit: 20 Years Completed
Apply 4 Dec - 4 Dec 1 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 No Regisration required. For Old Students only.
Apply 17 Dec - 28 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
 Age Limit: 20 Years Completed
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 1 Jan - 12 Jan 10 Day Course
Open
 1. Age 20 years and above.
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying.
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
Apply 18 Jan - 21 Jan 3 Day Course
Open
 For old students
Concluding on day 3 evening
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
1 Feb - 1 Feb 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 3
 Time: 9.30 am to 4:30 pm
Registration Not Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
4 Feb - 15 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 6
 1. Age 20 years and above.
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying.
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
18 Feb - 1 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 20
 1. Age 20 years and above.
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying.
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
3 Mar - 3 Mar 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 3
 Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Registration Not Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
6 Mar - 17 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 6
 1. Age 20 years and above.
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying.
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
26 Mar - 29 Mar 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 26
 For old students
Concluding on day 3 evening
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
2 Apr - 10 Apr STP Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 1
 दस दिन के कम से कम तीन शिविर किये साधको के लिये, जो कि विगत एक वर्ष से नियमित और गंभीरतापूर्वक दैनिक अभ्यास करते हो।
Concluding on Day 8 Evening
2 Apr - 2 Apr 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 2
 Time: 9.30 am to 4:30 pm
Registration Not Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
19 Apr - 30 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 19
 1. Age 20 years and above.
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying.
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
3 May - 14 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 2
 1. Age 20 years and above.
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying.
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
20 May - 28 May BOYS TEENAGER COURSE
Applications accepted starting Feb 19
 1. Age Group : 15 to 19 Years
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying. (आवेदन करने से पहले आचार संहिता को कृपया ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें)
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
1 Jun - 9 Jun GIRLS TEENAGER COURSE
Applications accepted starting Mar 3
 1. Age Group : 14 to 19 Years
2. Please read Code of Conduct thoroughly before applying. (आवेदन करने से पहले आचार संहिता को कृपया ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें)
3. Upload latest passport size photograph. Please do NOT upload Aadhaar/ PAN card etc.
4. Please enter WhatsApp number to know status of application.
30 Sep - 11 Oct 10 Day Special Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 2
 इस शिवीर के लिए पात्रता :
१. पाँच १० दस दिवसीय शिविर,
२. एक सति पठ्ठान शिविर,
३. एक दस दिवसीय शिविर में सेवा,
४. नियमित दैनिक अभ्यास,
५. धर्म प्रचार-प्रसार में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान,
६. विधि के प्रति अनन्यभाव से पूर्णतया समर्पित,
७. आचार्य की संस्तुति आवश्यक होगी
12 Nov - 15 Nov 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 14
 केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
23 Dec - 31 Dec STP Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 24
 दस दिन के कम से कम तीन शिविर किये साधको के लिये, जो कि विगत एक वर्ष से नियमित और गंभीरतापूर्वक दैनिक अभ्यास करते हो।
Concluding on Day 8 Evening

 

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.