Dhamma Kalyana

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Dhori Ghat, near Hanuman Temple Village Ema, P.O. Rooma - 209402
India | Uttar Pradesh | Kanpur
Phone: 8601238139

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 5 Dec - 16 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 20 Dec - 31 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 28 Dec - 28 Dec 1 Day Course
Open
 For Old Students only
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 5 Jan - 16 Jan 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 20 Jan - 31 Jan 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 25 Jan - 25 Jan 1 Day Course
Open
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
Apply 5 Feb - 16 Feb 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 22 Feb - 2 Mar STP Course
Open
 2 March Evening
Apply 22 Feb - 22 Feb 1 Day Course
Open
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
Apply 5 Mar - 16 Mar 10 Day Course
Open
20 Mar - 31 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 20
22 Mar - 22 Mar 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 22
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
1 Apr - 4 Apr 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 1
 Fore Old Students
5 Apr - 16 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 5
20 Apr - 1 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 20
26 Apr - 26 Apr 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 26
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
2 May - 13 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 1
13 May - 24 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 12
24 May - 24 May 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 23
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
24 May - 1 Jun Teenager Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 23
 15 to 18 Yrs Girls
1 Jun - 3 Jun Children Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 3
 8 to 12 Yrs
5 Jun - 16 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 7
20 Jun - 1 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 22
28 Jun - 28 Jun 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 30
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
5 Jul - 16 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 6
20 Jul - 31 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 21
26 Jul - 26 Jul 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 27
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
5 Aug - 16 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 7
20 Aug - 31 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 22
23 Aug - 23 Aug 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 25
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
1 Sep - 4 Sep 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 3
 4 September Evening
5 Sep - 16 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 7
20 Sep - 1 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 22
27 Sep - 27 Sep 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 29
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
5 Oct - 16 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 7
20 Oct - 31 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 22
25 Oct - 25 Oct 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 27
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
5 Nov - 16 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 7
20 Nov - 1 Dec 10 Day Special Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 22
 For Old Students
22 Nov - 22 Nov 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 24
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM
22 Nov - 30 Nov STP Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 24
 30 November Evening
5 Dec - 16 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 6
20 Dec - 31 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 21
27 Dec - 27 Dec 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 28
 For Old Students 10 AM to 05 PM

 

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.