Dhamma Sobha

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Balika Vidyala Road, Pahala Kosgama, - 10730
Sri Lanka | | KOSGAMA
Phone: [94] (36) 225-3955, [+94] 77 493 5850

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
11 Oct - 22 Oct 10 Day Course
In Progress
 English/Sinhala
31 Oct - 11 Nov 10 Day Course
Cancelled
 English/Sinhala
Apply 5 Nov - 5 Nov 1 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 English/Sinhala
5 Nov - 5 Nov Children Course
Open
 English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-17 years. Please call the Center to register.
9 Nov - 20 Nov 10 Day Course
Cancelled
 English/Sinhala
Apply 23 Nov - 4 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
 English/Sinhala
Apply 4 Dec - 15 Dec 10 Day Tamil Course in Jaffna
Open
 English/Tamil
This course will be held at Fatima Retreat House, Pandatharippu, Jaffna.
யாழ்ப்பாணம், பண்டத்தரிப்பு, பாத்திமா தியானம் இல்லத்தில் இந்தப் பாடநெறி நடைபெறவுள்ளது
Apply 4 Dec - 4 Dec 1 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 English/Sinhala
4 Dec - 4 Dec Children Course
Open
 English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-17 years. Please call the Center to register.
Apply 12 Dec - 23 Dec 10 Day Course
Open
 English/Sinhala
Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 6 Jan - 17 Jan 10 Day Course
Open
 Sinhala/English
Apply 24 Jan - 4 Feb 10 Day Course
Open
 Sinhala/English
11 Feb - 22 Feb 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 1
 Sinhala/English
1 Mar - 12 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 1
 Sinhala/English
20 Mar - 31 Mar 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 1
 Sinhala/English
For Bikkhus and Qualified Male Old Students
19 Apr - 30 Apr 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Dec 1
 Sinhala/English
9 May - 20 May 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Nov 1
 Tamil/English
28 May - 8 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Feb 1
 Sinhala/English
17 Jun - 28 Jun 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 1
 Sinhala/English
8 Jul - 19 Jul 10 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Mar 1
 Sinhala/English

 

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.