Dhamma Pala

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Dhamma Pala Vipassana Centre Kerwa Dm Rd, (via road next to D-Mart Kolar) Doulatpur, Madhya Pradesh 462044 - 462016
India | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal
Phone: For Male +91 8319855865, +91 9893201618, For Female +91 8130726763. WhatsApp - https://wa.me/917552468053

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
20 Aug - 31 Aug 10 Day Course
In Progress
 1. Age 20 years and above. 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.
Apply 31 Aug - 31 Aug 1 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Time: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Limited Seats. Registration Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
Apply 3 Sep - 14 Sep 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Wait List
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 1. Age 20 years and above. 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.
Apply 17 Sep - 28 Sep 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Open
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Open
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 1. Age 20 years and above. 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.
Apply 21 Sep - 21 Sep Soma Vihar 1-Day
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Address: Soma Vihar
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Limited Seats. Registration Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
Apply 28 Sep - 28 Sep Mega One Day
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Time: 9 am to 4 pm.
Limited Seats. Registration Required.
On the occasion of S. N. Goenka ji's Anniversary
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
Apply 8 Oct - 19 Oct 10 Day Course
Open
 1. Age 20 years and above. 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.
Apply 19 Oct - 19 Oct Soma Vihar 1-Day
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Address: Soma Vihar
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Limited Seats. Registration Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
Apply 24 Oct - 9 Dec 45 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 10 days Anapana
Apply 24 Oct - 24 Nov 30 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 10 days Anapana
16 Nov - 16 Nov Soma Vihar 1-Day
Applications accepted starting Sep 16
 Address: Soma Vihar
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Limited Seats. Registration Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
13 Dec - 17 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 29
 Concluding on 4th day morning - Sunday.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
20 Dec - 31 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 5
 1. Age 20 years and above. 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.
21 Dec - 21 Dec Soma Vihar 1-Day
Applications accepted starting Oct 21
 Address: Soma Vihar
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Limited Seats. Registration Required.
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
3 Jan - 4 Jan Workshop on How to Grow in Dhamma
Applications accepted starting Sep 1
 Workshop for Old Students. Registration required.
(Concluding on 4th Jan Evening)
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
7 Jan - 18 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 23
 1. Age 20 years and above. 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.
21 Jan - 1 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 6
 1. Age 20 years and above. 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.
4 Feb - 15 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 20
 Age 20 years and above.
18 Feb - 1 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 3
 Age 20 years and above.
5 Mar - 8 Mar 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 21
 Concluding on day 3 evening
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
11 Mar - 22 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 27
 Age 20 years and above.
25 Mar - 5 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 10
 Age 20 years and above.
8 Apr - 19 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 24
 Age 20 years and above.
23 Apr - 26 Apr 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 8
 Concluding on day 3 evening
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
29 Apr - 7 May Teenagers Course (Girls)
Applications accepted starting Feb 14
 Teenagers Course for Girls
Applying age 15-19 years
13 May - 24 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 26
 Age 20 years and above.
27 May - 4 Jun Teenagers Course (Boys)
Applications accepted starting Mar 12
 Teenagers Course for Boys
Applying age 15-19 years
6 Jun - 7 Jun Workshop on How to Grow in Dhamma
Applications accepted starting Feb 1
 Workshop for Old students. Registration required.
(Concluding on 7th Jun Evening)
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
10 Jun - 21 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 26
 Age 20 years and above.
25 Jun - 28 Jun 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 10
 Concluding on day 3 evening
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
1 Jul - 12 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 15
 Age 20 years and above.
15 Jul - 26 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 30
 Age 20 years and above.
29 Jul - 9 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 14
 Age 20 years and above.
12 Aug - 23 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 28
 Age 20 years and above.
26 Aug - 6 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 11
 Age 20 years and above.
9 Sep - 20 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 24
 Age 20 years and above.
23 Sep - 4 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 8
 Age 20 years and above.
4 Oct - 10 Oct Maintenance Period
Applications accepted starting Jul 1
 Opportunity to earn Paramis/Merits.
11 Oct - 19 Oct STP Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 27
 Concluding on Day 8 Evening
21 Oct - 1 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 6
 Age 20 years and above.
10 Nov - 13 Nov 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 26
 Concluding on day 3 evening
केवल पुराने साधकों के लिये, जिन्होंने कम से कम एक 10 दिवसीय विपश्यना शिविर किया हो l
17 Nov - 28 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 3
 Age 20 years and above.
4 Dec - 25 Dec 20 Days Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 4
4 Dec - 4 Jan 30 Days Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 4

 

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.