Dhamma Vana

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Mysore - 571617
India | Karnataka | Mysore
Phone: 8056288513

Course Year 2025
Apply Dates Course Type Status Comments
Apply Apply Dates 12 May - 12 May Course Type Buddha Purnima Status
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Closed
 Comments For old students
Timings: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Apply Apply Dates 14 May - 25 May Course Type 10-day course for females only. Status
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Closed
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Comments
Apply Dates 12 Jun - 15 Jun Course Type 3-Day course for Old Females only. Status
Applications accepted starting May 12
 Comments Arrive by 6:00 pm on 12th June. Course ends at 4:30 pm on 15th June.
Apply Apply Dates 18 Jun - 29 Jun Course Type 10-day course for males only. Status
Old Male - Open
Old Female - Closed
New Male - Closed
New Female - Closed
Server Male - Open
Server Female - Closed
 Comments
Apply Apply Dates 9 Jul - 17 Jul Course Type STP Course Status
Old Male - Closed
Old Female - Open
New Male - N/A
New Female - N/A
Server Male - Closed
Server Female - Open
 Comments For Old Females.
Apply Dates 23 Jul - 3 Aug Course Type 10-day course for males only Status
Applications accepted starting Jun 15
 Comments
Apply Dates 20 Aug - 31 Aug Course Type 10-day course for males only Status
Applications accepted starting Jul 15
 Comments
Apply Dates 19 Sep - 30 Sep Course Type 10-day course for females only Status
Applications accepted starting Aug 15
 Comments
Apply Dates 15 Oct - 26 Oct Course Type 10-day course for females only Status
Applications accepted starting Sep 15
 Comments
Apply Dates 18 Nov - 29 Nov Course Type 10-day course for males only Status
Applications accepted starting Oct 15
 Comments
Apply Dates 17 Dec - 28 Dec Course Type 10-day course for males only Status
Applications accepted starting Nov 15
 Comments

 

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.