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Himachal Vipassana Center, Dharamkot PO: McLeod Ganj - 176219 Dharamsala. Registration & travel queries: +91-70427-17089 (Whatsapp messages only)​ - 176219
India | Himachal Pradesh | Dharamsala
Phone: +91-70427-17089 (Whatsapp only. No calls)

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The course registration opens 60 days prior at midnight 00:00 hrs IST. Keep a reminder as seats fill fast.
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Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
1 Jul - 12 Jul 10 Day Course
In Progress

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
Apply 15 Jul - 26 Jul 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

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
Apply 1 Aug - 12 Aug 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

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
Apply 15 Aug - 26 Aug 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 - Wait List

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
Apply 1 Sep - 12 Sep 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 - Wait List

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Sep - 26 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Oct - 12 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Oct - 26 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Nov - 12 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Nov - 23 Nov STP Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
 Eligibility for STP Course
Completion of at least three 10-Day courses (not including courses served) with Goenkaji or one of his assistant teachers.
Practicing this technique for at least one year.
Have not practiced any other techniques since your last course with Goenkaji or one of his assistant teachers.
24 Nov - 27 Nov 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 24
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
1 Mar - 9 Mar STP Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 1
 Eligibility for STP Course
Completion of at least three 10-Day courses (not including courses served) with Goenkaji or one of his assistant teachers.
Practicing this technique for at least one year.
Have not practiced any other techniques since your last course with Goenkaji or one of his assistant teachers.
15 Mar - 26 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jan 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Apr - 12 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Apr - 26 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 May - 12 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 May - 26 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Jun - 12 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Jun - 26 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Apr 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Jul - 12 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Jul - 26 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting May 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Aug - 12 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Aug - 26 Aug 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jun 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Sep - 12 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Sep - 26 Sep 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Oct - 12 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Oct - 26 Oct 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Aug 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Nov - 12 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 1

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
15 Nov - 26 Nov 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Sep 15

IMPORTANT: Applications open at 0000 hours IST on the specified date. Participants are requested to use the new website to submit the application.
1 Dec - 9 Dec STP Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 1
 Eligibility for STP Course
Completion of at least three 10-Day courses (not including courses served) with Goenkaji or one of his assistant teachers.
Practicing this technique for at least one year.
Have not practiced any other techniques since your last course with Goenkaji or one of his assistant teachers.
10 Dec - 13 Dec 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Oct 10

 

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.