in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English
Dhamma Pasava, also known as the Intermountain Vipassana Meditation Center, means "Spring of Dhamma" in Pali. Established in 2016, the center sits on 256 acres of land just 2 minutes from the small resort town of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho and 30 minutes from Pocatello, Idaho. The center is centrally located in the Intermountain Region, less than 2 hours from Salt Lake City. Currently, the center offers approximately 16 ten-day courses every year. In addition, old student courses, including one long-course, Satipatthana courses, 3-day and 1-day courses and work periods are held throughout the year. The center is still in its developing stages, but at full build-out will be able to accommodate 120 students year-round.
- Access the application form by clicking Apply for the desired course. Old students will be given the option to serve.
- Please carefully read the Introduction to the Technique and Code of Discipline which you will be asked to follow during your course.
- Fully and completely fill out all the sections of application form and submit it. An application is required to register for all courses.
- Await notification. All correspondence will be through e-mail if you give an e-mail address in your application. Due to the large volume of applications, it may take up to two weeks before receiving notification.
- If your application is accepted then we require you to confirm you will be attending in order to secure your place in the course.
Intermountain Vipassana Meditation Center
Mailing Address: 8414 South Blaser Highway, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Physical Address: 8414 South Blaser Highway, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Email: [email protected]
Registration office: [email protected]
Phone: [1](208)917-3202
BEFORE YOU APPLY
We ask that applicants apply to only one course at this Center at a time. Although the Center is taking all precautions, there still remains the risk of exposure to COVID-19 while at the Center. If you are at risk of serious illness from Coronavirus, it is advised that you not place yourself at risk by coming to the Center.
**Priority will be given to students from the Intermountain region; applicants who are traveling from outside the region, and will be using public transportation, will need to have an emergency contact in the area or a plan of how you will leave from the Center if you get sick and need to leave the course early**
Click the 'Apply' link to complete an application.
Link available starting 6:00 am MDT on the listed application date.
Students are expected at the center between 2 and 5 pm for the registration period. The course ends the morning of the last day by 7:00 am.
Weekly group sittings are also offered for old students. Email us for more info.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Nov 20 - Dec 01 | 10-Day | In Progress | Lava Hot Springs | ||
| Apply | Dec 01 - Dec 03 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
| Apply | Dec 04 - Dec 08 | 3-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students |
| Apply | Dec 08 - Dec 11 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
| Apply | Dec 11 - Dec 22 | 10-Day | Women - Wait List Men - Short Wait List Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
Servers Needed |
| Apply | Dec 22 - Dec 25 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
| Apply | December 25, 2024 - January 05, 2025 | 10-Day | Women - Wait List Men - Short Wait List Servers - Short Wait List | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Apply | Jan 09 - Jan 20 | 10-Day | New Women - Short Wait List Old Women - Wait List New Men - Short Wait List Old Men - Wait List Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
Servers Needed |
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| Apply | Jan 20 - Jan 29 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Apply | Jan 29 - Feb 09 | 10-Day | Open | Lava Hot Springs | ||
| Apply | Feb 09 - Feb 12 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| Apply | Feb 12 - Feb 23 | 10-Day | Open | Lava Hot Springs | ||
| Apply | Feb 23 - Feb 26 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| Apply | Feb 26 - Mar 09 | 10-Day | Open | Lava Hot Springs | ||
| Apply | Mar 09 - Mar 12 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Apply | Mar 12 - Mar 23 | 10-Day | Open | Lava Hot Springs | ||
| Apply | Mar 23 - Mar 26 | Service Period | Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| Mar 26 - Apr 06 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Nov 24 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Apr 06 - Apr 09 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Dec 05 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Apr 09 - Apr 20 |
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English / Spanish |
Applications accepted starting Dec 08 | Lava Hot Springs |
Priority will be given to native Spanish speaking students |
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| Apr 20 - Apr 27 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Dec 19 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Spring Work Period: One week to help the Center transition from winter to spring/summer courses |
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| Apr 25 - Apr 27 |
Old Student Community Weekend |
Applications accepted starting Dec 24 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Apply | Apr 27 - May 18 | 20-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
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| May 18 - May 28 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Jan 16 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| May 28 - Jun 08 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Jan 26 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Jun 08 - Jun 11 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Feb 06 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Jun 11 - Jun 22 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Feb 09 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Jun 22 - Jun 25 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Feb 20 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Jun 25 - Jun 29 | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting Feb 23 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Jun 29 - Jul 02 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Feb 27 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Jul 02 - Jul 13 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Mar 02 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Jul 13 - Jul 16 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Mar 13 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Jul 16 - Jul 27 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Mar 16 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Jul 27 - Aug 06 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Mar 27 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Service Period over which you'll have an opportunity to serve the Center in multiple ways including the Annual Children's Course. |
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| Aug 01 - Aug 03 | Children | Applications accepted starting May 03 | Lava Hot Springs |
Servers are needed. Old students should apply with another application for serving. |
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| Aug 06 - Aug 15 | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting Apr 06 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Aug 15 - Aug 18 | Old Student Program | Applications accepted starting Apr 15 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Annual Trustee Workshop; old students encouraged to apply to serve. Servers are welcome to attend Workshop sessions. |
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| Aug 18 - Aug 20 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Apr 18 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| Aug 20 - Aug 31 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Apr 20 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Aug 31 - Sep 03 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting May 01 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| Sep 03 - Sep 14 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting May 04 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Sep 14 - Sep 17 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting May 15 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Sep 17 - Sep 28 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting May 18 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Sep 28 - Oct 01 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting May 29 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Oct 01 - Oct 12 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Jun 01 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Oct 12 - Oct 18 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Jun 12 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Longer Between Course Service: Opportunity to help prepare the Center for the Old Student Gratitude course |
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| Oct 18 - Nov 02 | 14 Day Gratitude Course | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students This course is open to old students who are active in giving service. The application process will follow the same procedure as for long courses. Applicants will not have to fulfil all the long course requirements, the teachers will assess each application case by case. Scroll to bottom to see full list of requirements. |
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| Nov 02 - Nov 12 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Jul 03 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Pre-Winter Work Period: Old students needed to help Center prepare for Winter weather. |
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| Nov 12 - Nov 23 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Jul 13 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Nov 23 - Nov 26 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Jul 24 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| Nov 26 - Nov 30 | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting Jul 27 | Lava Hot Springs |
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| Nov 30 - Dec 03 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Jul 31 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Between Course Service: Old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| Dec 03 - Dec 14 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Aug 03 | Lava Hot Springs | |||
| Dec 14 - Dec 24 | Service Period | Applications accepted starting Aug 14 | Lava Hot Springs |
For old students Winter Service Period: Opportunity fo old students needed to help prepare the Center for the next course |
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| December 24, 2025 - January 04, 2026 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Aug 24 | Lava Hot Springs |
The online application form encrypts your information before it is sent from your computer to our application server. However, it may not be totally secure even though encryption is used. If you are concerned about the possibility of security risks of your confidential information while it is on the Internet, do not use this form and instead download an application. Print and complete it. Then please send the form to the course organizers. By faxing or posting your application form it may delay the registration process by one to two weeks.
To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://pasava.dhamma.org/os/index.html. A user name and password will be required to access these pages.
Questions may be addressed to Email: [email protected]
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 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.
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 Programs are similar to Service Periods where there is time to work on a variety of Centre maintenance, construction, household and gardening projects, but have a more full and structured program, an opportunity to meet with assistant teachers, and possibly committee and trust meetings. All Old Students are welcome to participate. The daily program will include three group sittings with morning and afternoon work periods and in the evening there will be tapes played of special discourses and talks that S.N. Goenka has given to Old Students.
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.
Service 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.
The 14-Day Gratitude Course was previously called the Teacher's Self Course. One of the qualities we develop as we meditate is gratitude - gratitude towards one’s teachers, Goenkaji and Mataji, and towards the long tradition of Vipassana teachers, right back to the Buddha.
The course is open to old students who are active in giving service. Requirements include 3 x 10day courses plus one Satipaṭṭhāna course, being active in Dhamma service, trying to maintain two-hour daily practice since last 10-Day course, and trying to maintain the five precepts to the best of one's ability. Local teacher’s recommendation is required. The course follows the usual format of 3x group sittings with instructions in the day, but students work more independently and the teaching materials are drawn from the 20-day course. This is a half-way step to help students mature for long courses, and serves to inspire students to work more deeply in Dhamma.
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.
