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Saurashtra Vipassana Research Center Dhammakota City Office : Bhabha Dinning Hall, Panchanath Road Center: Village: Rangpar, Rajkot-Jamnagar Road, Ta: Padadhari, Dist: Rajkot - 360110
India | Gujarat | Rajkot
Phone: City Off: 0281-2233666, 7878 7272 23, 9427221591, Centre: 7878 7272 40, 93279 23540

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Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
17 Jun - 28 Jun 10 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 26 Jun - 28 Jun 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will start on Day-1 at 8:30 AM.
Apply 1 Jul - 12 Jul 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 3 Jul - 5 Jul 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will start on Day-1 at 8:30 AM.
Apply 15 Jul - 26 Jul 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 17 Jul - 19 Jul 3 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Course will start on Day-1 at 8:30 AM.
Apply 25 Jul - 15 Aug 20 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 25 Jul - 25 Aug 30 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 25 Jul - 9 Sep 45 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 15 Day Aanapana
Apply 29 Jul - 9 Aug 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 12 Aug - 23 Aug 10 Day Course
Open
Apply 29 Aug - 9 Sep 10 Day Course
Open
 Janmashtami Course.
10 Sep - 21 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 19
23 Sep - 4 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
7 Oct - 18 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 12
21 Oct - 1 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 26
6 Nov - 17 Nov 10 Day Special Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
6 Nov - 17 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 16
 Dipawali
7 Nov - 15 Nov STP Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
18 Nov - 29 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 16
2 Dec - 13 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 6
16 Dec - 27 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 20
Apply 22 Dec - 12 Jan 20 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
30 Dec - 10 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 1
30 Dec - 10 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 1
Course Year 2027
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
15 Jan - 26 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 17
Apply 19 Jan - 19 Feb 30 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 19 Jan - 6 Mar 45 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 10 Day Anapana
27 Jan - 7 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 29
10 Feb - 21 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 12
24 Feb - 7 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 26
10 Mar - 21 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 10
20 Mar - 28 Mar STP Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 20
31 Mar - 11 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 31
14 Apr - 25 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 14
28 Apr - 9 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 28
12 May - 23 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 11
26 May - 6 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 25
9 Jun - 20 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 11
23 Jun - 4 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 25
7 Jul - 18 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 8
21 Jul - 1 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 22
23 Jul - 23 Aug 30 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 24
23 Jul - 7 Sep 45 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 24
 15 Day Anapana
11 Aug - 22 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 13
23 Aug - 3 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 25
15 Sep - 26 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 17
29 Sep - 10 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
13 Oct - 24 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 15
27 Oct - 7 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 29

 

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.