Dhamma Ketu

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Dhamma Ketu Vipassana Meditation Centre Thanod, Via Anjora - 491001
India | Chhattisgarh | Durg
Phone: 9907755013

Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
17 Aug - 28 Aug 10 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 5 Sep - 14 Sep STP-9
Open
Apply 16 Sep - 27 Sep 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 27 Sep - 27 Sep Children Course
Open
 8 years to 15 years age group
Apply 30 Sep - 11 Oct 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 11 Oct - 11 Oct 1 Day Course
Open
Apply 17 Oct - 20 Oct 3 Day Course
Open
Apply 21 Oct - 1 Nov 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 1 Nov - 1 Nov Dhamma Sewa Workshop
Open
 Dhamma Sewa Workshop
Apply 11 Nov - 22 Nov 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 25 Nov - 6 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
9 Dec - 20 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 9
20 Dec - 20 Dec Children Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 20
 8 years to 15 years age group
25 Dec - 28 Dec 3 Day Boys
Applications accepted starting Sep 25
 8 years to 15 years age group
29 Dec - 1 Jan 3 Day Girls
Applications accepted starting Sep 29
 8 years to 15 years age group
Course Year 2027
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
3 Jan - 3 Jan Children Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 3
6 Jan - 17 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 6
17 Jan - 17 Jan 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 17
22 Jan - 31 Jan STP-9
Applications accepted starting Oct 24
31 Jan - 31 Jan 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 31
3 Feb - 14 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 3
14 Feb - 14 Feb 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 14
17 Feb - 28 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 17
28 Feb - 28 Feb 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 28
5 Mar - 16 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 5
16 Mar - 16 Mar 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 16
19 Mar - 22 Mar 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 19
24 Mar - 4 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 24
4 Apr - 4 Apr 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 4
7 Apr - 18 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 7
18 Apr - 18 Apr 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 18
21 Apr - 2 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 21
9 May - 9 May Children Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 9
20 May - 20 May 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 20
 Buddha Purnima
30 May - 30 May Children Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 1
1 Jun - 9 Jun Teenager Course Girls
Applications accepted starting Mar 1
 only for Girls who completed 15 years on 1st june and not more than 20 years
9 Jun - 9 Jun Children Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 9
12 Jun - 20 Jun Teenager Course Boys
Applications accepted starting Mar 12
 only for Boys who completed 15 years on 12th june and not more than 20 years
23 Jun - 4 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 23
4 Jul - 4 Jul 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 4
7 Jul - 18 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 7
18 Jul - 18 Jul 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 18
21 Jul - 1 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 21
1 Aug - 1 Aug Children Course
Applications accepted starting May 1
4 Aug - 15 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 4
15 Aug - 15 Aug Children Course
Applications accepted starting May 15
18 Aug - 29 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 18
29 Aug - 29 Aug 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 29
3 Sep - 12 Sep STP-9
Applications accepted starting Jun 3
12 Sep - 12 Sep 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 12
15 Sep - 26 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 15
26 Sep - 26 Sep 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 29
29 Sep - 10 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 29
10 Oct - 10 Oct 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 10
14 Oct - 17 Oct 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 14
24 Oct - 24 Oct Children Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 24
10 Nov - 21 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 10
21 Nov - 21 Nov Other
Applications accepted starting Aug 21
 Dhamma server workshop
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
24 Nov - 5 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 24
5 Dec - 5 Dec Children Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 5
8 Dec - 20 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 8
19 Dec - 19 Dec 1 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 19
21 Dec - 24 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 21
 8 years to 15 years age group
Boys Only
25 Dec - 28 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 25
 8 years to 15 years age group
Girls Only
Course Year 2028
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
2 Jan - 2 Jan Children Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 2

 

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.