Dhamma Giri

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Vipassana International Academy, Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri - 422403
India | Maharashtra | Igatpuri
Phone: 02553244086,02553244440,8380017307, 8484834837, 8484837835, 8484839837, 8484831835, Whatsapp - +91 8956297219, +91 8956297220

To know the eligibility criteria to apply for courses please visit the link below:
https://www.giri.vridhamma.org/home#criteria

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

We are also available now on Whatsapp @
+91 8956297219, +91 8956297220 between 9:30 am until 5:30 pm IST (Monday - Saturday)

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Teenagers' and Children's Courses

Courses for young people.

2026 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
7 Sep - 15 Sep Teenager (Girls)
In Progress
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
Apply 25 Sep - 3 Oct Teenager (Boys)
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
Apply 12 Oct - 20 Oct Teenager (Girls)
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - Closed
New Female - Open
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
Apply 23 Oct - 31 Oct Teenager (Boys)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Open
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
Apply 3 Nov - 11 Nov Teenager (Girls)
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - Closed
New Female - Open
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
Apply 14 Nov - 22 Nov Teenager (Boys)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Open
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
30 Dec - 7 Jan Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Oct 30
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
2027 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
10 Jan - 18 Jan Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Nov 10
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
27 Jan - 4 Feb Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Nov 27
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
7 Feb - 15 Feb Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Dec 7
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
24 Feb - 4 Mar Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Dec 24
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
11 Mar - 19 Mar Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Jan 11
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
22 Mar - 30 Mar Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Jan 22
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
8 Apr - 16 Apr Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Feb 8
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
19 Apr - 27 Apr Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Feb 19
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
30 Apr - 8 May Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Feb 28
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
14 May - 22 May Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Mar 14
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
28 May - 5 Jun Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Mar 28
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
16 Jun - 24 Jun Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Apr 16
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
27 Jun - 5 Jul Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Apr 27
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
15 Jul - 23 Jul Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting May 15
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
26 Jul - 3 Aug Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting May 26
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
12 Aug - 20 Aug Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Jun 12
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
23 Aug - 31 Aug Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Jun 23
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
9 Sep - 17 Sep Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Jul 9
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
20 Sep - 28 Sep Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Jul 20
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
7 Oct - 15 Oct Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Aug 7
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
23 Oct - 31 Oct Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Aug 23
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
4 Nov - 12 Nov Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Sep 4
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
15 Nov - 23 Nov Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
26 Nov - 4 Dec Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Sep 26
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
20 Dec - 28 Dec Teenager (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Oct 20
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs
31 Dec - 8 Jan Teenager (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Oct 31
 Age limit for teenager course is 15–19 yrs

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 18 Sep - 21 Sep 3 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Wait List
Server Female - Open
 Venue: Short Course Area, Dhamma Giri
26 Nov - 29 Nov 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 19
26 Nov - 29 Nov Mega 3-day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 26
 Venue: Dhamma Giri
Admission will be limited to confirmed old students only
5 Dec - 5 Dec Mega Adult 1-Day Course (11:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Applications accepted starting Nov 5
 Admission will be limited to confirmed old students only
25 Dec - 27 Dec 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 18
 Venue: Short Course Area, Dhamma Giri
2027 Short Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
21 Jan - 24 Jan 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 14
 Venue: Short Course Area, Dhamma Giri
19 Feb - 21 Feb 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 12
 Venue: Short Course Area, Dhamma Giri
2 Apr - 4 Apr 2 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 26
 Venue: Short Course Area, Dhamma Giri
10 Jun - 13 Jun 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 4
9 Jul - 12 Jul 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 2
6 Aug - 9 Aug 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 30
3 Sep - 6 Sep 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 27
30 Sep - 3 Oct 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 23
9 Dec - 12 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 2

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 16 Sep - 27 Sep 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Course Full
Server Male - Wait List
Server Female - Open
Apply 1 Oct - 9 Oct STP
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 4 Oct - 11 Oct Maintenance Period (Short course area)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 During this period the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences. Additionally, we will sun-dry cushions, mattresses, and pillows to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
Apply 10 Oct - 11 Oct DS/ Trustee Workshop
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 12 Oct - 27 Oct Dhammagiri Maintenance Period
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Closed
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 During this period the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences. Additionally, we will sun-dry cushions, mattresses, and pillows to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
Apply 28 Oct - 8 Nov 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Course Full
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 11 Nov - 22 Nov 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Course Full
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
26 Nov - 18 Dec GOLDEN JUBILEE PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Open
 Detailed information for each programme is provided below.
30 Nov - 30 Nov Vipassana Introduction Programme
Open
 Entry to this programme will be strictly by invitation only
6 Dec - 6 Dec Golden Jubilee Function (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Open
 Entry to this programme will be strictly by invitation only.

ATs/SATs/Ts are invited to register through the Dipi AT Portal.
7 Dec - 8 Dec Indian T Meeting
Open
 Restricted to Indian Ts. Indian SATs may attend only in person as observers.

Registration may be done through the DIPI AT Portal. Alternatively, you may send an email to [reg.giri@vridhamma.org] mentioning your AT code.
9 Dec - 10 Dec International T Meeting
Open
 Restricted to worldwide Ts. Worldwide SATs may attend only in person as observers.

Registration may be done through the DIPI AT Portal. Alternatively, you may send an email to [reg.giri@vridhamma.org] mentioning your AT code.
11 Dec - 13 Dec International AT Meeting
Open
 Restricted to worldwide ATs, SATs, Ts, and Trainees who have completed Step 2B training.

Registration may be done through the DIPI AT Portal. Alternatively, you may send an email to [reg.giri@vridhamma.org] mentioning your AT code.
14 Dec - 14 Dec Trainer Workshop
Open
 Restricted to SATs and Ts who understand Hindi.

Registration may be done through the DIPI AT Portal. Alternatively, you may send an email to [reg.giri@vridhamma.org] mentioning your AT code.
15 Dec - 18 Dec AT Workshop
Open
 Restricted to ATs, SATs, Ts, and Trainees who understand Hindi.

Registration may be done through the DIPI AT Portal. Alternatively, you may send an email to [reg.giri@vridhamma.org] mentioning your AT code.
23 Dec - 3 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 23
2027 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
6 Jan - 17 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 6
20 Jan - 31 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 20
3 Feb - 14 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 3
17 Feb - 28 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 17
3 Mar - 14 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 3
5 Mar - 10 Mar Short Course Area Maintenance Period
Applications accepted starting Jan 5
 During this period the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences. Additionally, we will sun-dry cushions, mattresses, and pillows to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
17 Mar - 28 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 17
31 Mar - 11 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 31
12 Apr - 27 Apr Dhammagiri Maintenance Period
Applications accepted starting Feb 12
 During this period the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences. Additionally, we will sun-dry cushions, mattresses, and pillows to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
28 Apr - 9 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 28
12 May - 23 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 12
26 May - 6 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 26
9 Jun - 20 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 9
23 Jun - 4 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 23
7 Jul - 18 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 7
21 Jul - 1 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 21
4 Aug - 15 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 4
18 Aug - 29 Aug OSC
Applications accepted starting Jun 18
1 Sep - 12 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
15 Sep - 26 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 15
29 Sep - 10 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 29
14 Oct - 22 Oct STP
Applications accepted starting Aug 14
16 Oct - 22 Oct Short Course Area Maintenance Period
Applications accepted starting Aug 16
 During this period the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences. Additionally, we will sun-dry cushions, mattresses, and pillows to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
23 Oct - 24 Oct DS/ Trustee Workshop
Applications accepted starting Apr 14
27 Oct - 7 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 27
8 Nov - 23 Nov Dhammagiri Maintenance Period
Applications accepted starting Sep 8
 During this period the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences. Additionally, we will sun-dry cushions, mattresses, and pillows to ensure they remain in excellent condition.
24 Nov - 5 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 24
8 Dec - 8 Dec Indian T Meeting
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
10 Dec - 11 Dec International T Meeting
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
12 Dec - 14 Dec International AT Meeting
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
15 Dec - 15 Dec Trainer Workshop
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
16 Dec - 19 Dec AT Workshop
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
22 Dec - 2 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 22

 

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.