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Vipassana Meditation Center, Alur Village, Off Tumkur Road, Dasanapura,Bangalore North - 562162
India | Karnataka | Bangalore
Phone: 9972588377 - General Enquiry. Registration enquiry through email only

Kindly book 3 months in advance. Only online applications will be accepted and only confirmed students/servers are permitted to sit the course.
31st July - 10 days special course for old students (scroll down for more info)

Course Year 2024
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
17 Jul - 28 Jul 10 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 28 Jul - 28 Jul 1 Day Course
Open
 "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 27-July-2024 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM)
Apply 31 Jul - 11 Aug 10 Day Special Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Course Full
 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 with a daily practice of 2 hrs.
14 Aug - 25 Aug 10 Day Course
Closed
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Apply 28 Aug - 5 Sep STP Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 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 daily for 2 hrs and the five precepts in their daily lives, at the very minimum from the time of applying to the course.
11 Sep - 22 Sep 10 Day Course
Closed
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Apply 26 Sep - 29 Sep 3 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Course Full
Server Female - Course Full
 Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten days course.
Apply 3 Oct - 14 Oct 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Course Full
Server Male - Course Full
Server Female - Course Full
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Apply 16 Oct - 27 Oct 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Course Full
Server Male - Course Full
Server Female - Open
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30 Oct - 10 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1
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13 Nov - 24 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 15
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27 Nov - 8 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 29
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11 Dec - 22 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 12
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26 Dec - 29 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 27
 Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten days course..
Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
1 Jan - 12 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 1
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Apply 18 Jan - 8 Feb 20 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 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.
Apply 18 Jan - 18 Feb 30 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 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
21 Feb - 4 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 21
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7 Mar - 18 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 7
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20 Mar - 28 Mar STP (Only for old students)
Applications accepted starting Dec 20
 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 daily for 2 hrs and the five precepts in their daily lives, at the very minimum from the time of applying to the course.
2 Apr - 13 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 2
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17 Apr - 20 Apr 3 Days Course (Only for old students)
Applications accepted starting Jan 17
 Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten days course. Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications.
23 Apr - 4 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 23
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7 May - 15 May Teenagers Course (Only for Girls)
Applications accepted starting Feb 7
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19 May - 30 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 19
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4 Jun - 15 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 4
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18 Jun - 29 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 18
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2 Jul - 13 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 2
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16 Jul - 27 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 16
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30 Jul - 10 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 30
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13 Aug - 24 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 13
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28 Aug - 8 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 28
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11 Sep - 19 Sep STP (Only for old students)
Applications accepted starting Jun 11
 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 daily for 2 hrs and the five precepts in their daily lives, at the very minimum from the time of applying to the course.
24 Sep - 5 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 25
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9 Oct - 12 Oct 3 Days Course (Only for old students)
Applications accepted starting Jul 9
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15 Oct - 26 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 15
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29 Oct - 9 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 29
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12 Nov - 23 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 12
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26 Nov - 7 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 26
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10 Dec - 21 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 10
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25 Dec - 28 Dec 3 Days course (Only for old students)
Applications accepted starting Sep 25
 Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten days course. Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications.

 

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 8-12 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 13-18 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.