Wheel of Dhamma

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Dhamma Laṭṭhi, Sigulda Municipality, Siguldas novads (Sigulda), Latvia
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / Russian

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

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Registration starts at 7 PM Latvian time.

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Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Courses for young people.
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2025 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply* 06 Jul Children / Teens
Latvian
Open Dhamma Laṭṭhi
Children and teenagers from 8 to 18 years old.
 
Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
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2025 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
22 Mar Work Period
English / Russian / Latvian
Completed Dhamma Laṭṭhi For old students
23 Mar 1-Day Completed Dhamma Laṭṭhi For old students
12 Apr - 13 Apr Work Period
English / Russian / Latvian
Completed Dhamma Laṭṭhi For old students
Apply* 18 Apr - 29 Apr 10-Day Women - Short Wait List New Men - Filling Up Old Men - Open Servers - Open Dhamma Laṭṭhi
Apply* 24 Jun - 05 Jul 10-Day New Women - Wait List Old Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Open Dhamma Laṭṭhi
24 December, 2025 - 04 January, 2026 10-Day Applications accepted starting 25 Sep Dhamma Laṭṭhi
 
 

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To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://lv.dhamma.org/index.php?id=2002&L=0. A user name and password will be required to access these pages.

Questions may be addressed to Email: info@latthi.dhamma.org

All courses are run solely on a donation basis. All expenses are met by donations from those who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the same opportunity. Neither the Teacher nor the assistant teachers receive remuneration; they and those who serve the courses volunteer their time. Thus Vipassana is offered free from commercialisation.

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.

Bilingual courses are courses which are taught in two languages. All students will hear daily meditation instructions in both languages. The evening discourses will be heard separately.

Meditation courses are held at both center and non-center locations. Meditation centers are dedicated facilities where courses are held regularly throughout the year. Before meditation centers were established in this tradition, all courses were held at temporary sites, such as campgrounds, religious retreat centers, churches and the like. Today, in regions where centers have not yet been established by local students of Vipassana who live in the area, 10 Day meditation courses are held at non-center course sites.


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.


Children's Anapana 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.

Teenagers' Anapana 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 Course Qualification Requirements

Old Student Short Courses (1-3 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.


Old Student Course Qualification Requirements

Work Periods have been set aside to work on a variety of Centre maintenance, construction, household and gardening projects. All Old Students are welcome to apply. The daily program will include three group sittings with morning and afternoon work periods. On selected evenings, there will be tapes played of special discourses and talks that S.N. Goenka has given to Old Students.