• 6 Nov - 7 Dec

    Dhamma Pala
    30 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    In Progress
    Only for old students.

  • 6 Nov - 22 Dec

    Dhamma Pala
    45 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    In Progress
    Only for old students.
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    26 Dec - 30 Dec

    Dhamma Pala
    3 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Old Male - Open
    Old Female - Open
    New Male - N/A
    New Female - N/A
    Server Male - Open
    Server Female - Open
    Course ends on 4th day morning - Monday.
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    1 Jan - 12 Jan

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Old Male - Course Full
    Old Female - Course Full
    New Male - Course Full
    New Female - Course Full
    Server Male - Open
    Server Female - Open
    Age 20 years and above.
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    15 Jan - 26 Jan

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Open
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 29 Jan - 9 Feb

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Nov 29
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 11 Feb - 15 Feb

    Dhamma Pala
    3 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Dec 11
    Concluding on 4th day - Saturday morning.
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    16 Feb - 9 Mar

    Dhamma Pala
    20 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Old Male - Open
    Old Female - Open
    New Male - N/A
    New Female - N/A
    Server Male - Open
    Server Female - Open

  • 12 Mar - 23 Mar

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Jan 12
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 26 Mar - 6 Apr

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Jan 26
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 9 Apr - 13 Apr

    Dhamma Pala
    3 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Feb 9
    Concluding on 4th day morning - Sunday.

  • 16 Apr - 27 Apr

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Feb 16
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 3 May - 11 May

    Dhamma Pala
    7 days course for GIRLS only.
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Mar 3
    Age 15 Years complete to 19 Years.

  • 14 May - 25 May

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Mar 14
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 28 May - 5 Jun

    Dhamma Pala
    7 days course for BOYS only.
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Mar 28
    Age 15 Years complete to 19 Years.

  • 11 Jun - 22 Jun

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Apr 11
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 25 Jun - 6 Jul

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
    Courses | Website | Maps
    Applications accepted starting Apr 25
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 9 Jul - 20 Jul

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Special Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting May 9
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 23 Jul - 3 Aug

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting May 23
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 5 Aug - 14 Aug

    Dhamma Pala
    9-Days Satipatthana Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Jun 5
    Concluding on 9th day morning - Thursday.

  • 20 Aug - 31 Aug

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Jun 20
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 3 Sep - 14 Sep

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
    Courses | Website | Maps
    Applications accepted starting Jul 3
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 17 Sep - 28 Sep

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
    Courses | Website | Maps
    Applications accepted starting Jul 17
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 1 Oct - 12 Oct

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
    Courses | Website | Maps
    Applications accepted starting Aug 1
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 24 Oct - 28 Oct

    Dhamma Pala
    3 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Aug 24
    Concluding on 4th day - Tuesday morning.

  • 29 Oct - 14 Dec

    Dhamma Pala
    45 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Apr 29
    15 days Anapan

  • 17 Dec - 28 Dec

    Dhamma Pala
    10 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
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    Applications accepted starting Oct 17
    Age 20 years and above.

  • 31 Dec - 4 Jan

    Dhamma Pala
    3 Day Course
    Language: Hindi/English
    Courses | Website | Maps
    Applications accepted starting Oct 31
    Concluding on 4th day morning - Sunday.

 

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 8-12 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 13-18 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.