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Vipassana International Academy, Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri-422403 - 422403
India | Maharashtra | Nasik
Phone: 02553244076,02553244086,02553244144,02553244440,8380017307, 8484834837, 8484837835, 8484839837, 8484831835

To know the eligibility criteria to apply for courses please visit the link below:

https://www.giri.vridhamma.org/home#criteria

Note: Only online applications will be accepted and only confirmed students/servers are permitted to enter the centre premises.

We are also available now on Whatsapp @
+91 8956297221 between 9:30 am until 5:30 pm IST (Monday - Saturday)

Course Year 2026
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
28 Jun - 19 Jul 20 Day Course
In Progress
Apply 25 Jul - 5 Aug 10 day (Executive)
Old Male - Course Full
Old Female - Course Full
New Male - Course Full
New Female - Course Full
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 9 Aug - 9 Sep 30 Day Course
Old Male - Wait List
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 9 Aug - 24 Sep 45 Day Course
Old Male - Wait List
Old Female - Wait List
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
28 Sep - 1 Oct 3 Day Course
Applications accepted starting Jul 28
Apply 5 Oct - 5 Dec 60 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
5 Dec - 12 Dec Maintenance Period
Applications accepted starting Oct 5
 During this period the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences.
Apply 13 Dec - 28 Jan 45 Day (15 Day Anapana)
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
 This Exclusive 45-day course includes 15 days of Ānāpāna.
Course Year 2027
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 2 Feb - 17 Feb Gratitude Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 22 Feb - 15 Mar 20 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
16 Mar - 27 Mar Maintenance Period.
Applications accepted starting Jan 16
28 Mar - 8 Apr OSC
Applications accepted starting Jan 28
Apply 12 Apr - 3 May 20 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 6 May - 6 Jun 30 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 6 May - 21 Jun 45 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
25 Jun - 6 Jul SPL
Applications accepted starting Dec 25
10 Jul - 21 Jul Executive Course
Applications accepted starting May 10
24 Jul - 1 Aug STP
Applications accepted starting May 24
Apply 9 Aug - 9 Sep 30 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Apply 9 Aug - 24 Sep 45 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
25 Sep - 6 Oct Maintenance Period
Applications accepted starting Jul 25
Apply 7 Oct - 7 Dec 60 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
8 Dec - 13 Dec Maintenance Period (EXT)
Applications accepted starting Oct 8
Apply 14 Dec - 29 Jan 45 Day Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open
Course Year 2028
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply 2 Feb - 17 Feb Gratitude Course
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Open

 

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 Anapana Courses are generally open for all children aged 8-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. However there are local variations in age range, so please check the schedule.

Teenagers' Vipassana Courses are generally open for all teenagers aged 15-19 years old who wish to learn to meditate. They are 7 days long.

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.

Note: Maintaining the five precepts in daily life (Sila)
Sitting or serving Special 10 Day and all long courses requires abstaining from killing, sexual misconduct, intoxicants & keeping other precepts to best of one's ability for one year minimum.

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.