Dhamma Salila

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Village Jantanwala, Near Dehradun Cantonment Near Santala Devi Mandir Directions: https://salila.dhamma.org/en/directions-to-the-centre/ - 248001
India | Uttarakhand | Dehradun
Phone: +917078398566, +919560243611, +918445557651

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
8 Oct - 19 Oct 10 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 24 Oct - 26 Oct 2 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 Only for old students who have completed at least one 10-day course
Apply 29 Oct - 9 Nov 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Wait List
Server Male - Course Full
Server Female - Course Full
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
Apply 12 Nov - 23 Nov 10 Day Course
Old Male - Wait List
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Wait List
New Female - Wait List
Server Male - Wait List
Server Female - Wait List
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
Apply 26 Nov - 7 Dec 10 Day Course
Old Male - Wait List
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Wait List
New Female - Wait List
Server Male - Wait List
Server Female - Wait List
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
Apply 10 Dec - 21 Dec 10 Day Course
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Wait List
Server Male - Wait List
Server Female - Wait List
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
Apply 22 Dec - 30 Dec STP Course
Open
 Please refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned below before applying for this course.
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
14 Jan - 25 Jan 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 16
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
28 Jan - 8 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 30
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
11 Feb - 22 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 13
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
22 Feb - 2 Mar STP Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 24
 Please refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned below before applying for this course.
6 Mar - 9 Mar 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 6
 Only for old students who have completed at least one 10-day course
11 Mar - 22 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 11
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
25 Mar - 5 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 25
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
8 Apr - 19 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 8
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
22 Apr - 3 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 22
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
6 May - 17 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 5
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
20 May - 31 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 19
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
3 Jun - 14 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 5
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
17 Jun - 28 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 19
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
1 Jul - 12 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 2
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
15 Jul - 26 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 16
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
29 Jul - 9 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 30
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
12 Aug - 23 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 14
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
24 Aug - 27 Aug 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 26
 Only for old students who have completed at least one 10-day course
29 Aug - 6 Sep STP Course
Applications accepted starting May 31
 Please refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned below before applying for this course
9 Sep - 20 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 11
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
23 Sep - 4 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 25
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
7 Oct - 18 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 9
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
21 Oct - 1 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 23
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
3 Nov - 6 Nov 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 5
 Only for old students who have completed at least one 10-day course
11 Nov - 22 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 13
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
25 Nov - 6 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 27
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
9 Dec - 20 Dec 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 10
 All students are requested to bring photocopy of their personal identification proof along with one passport size photograph.
22 Dec - 30 Dec STP Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 23
 Please refer to the eligibility criteria mentioned below before applying for this course

 

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.