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 / Sinhala
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. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.
- 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.
Vipassana Meditation Center - Dhamma Anuradha
Ichchankulama Wewa Roadi, Kalattewa
Kurundankulama, Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka.
Phone: [025](222) 6959 Mobile: [071]4182094
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 19 Aug | Children / Teens | Completed | Anuradhapura | For children between the ages of 8 - 12 and 13 - 18 years. | |
| 17 Sep | Children / Teens | Completed | Anuradhapura | For children between the ages of 8 - 12 and 13 - 18 years. | |
| 17 Oct | Children / Teens | Completed | Anuradhapura | For children between the ages of 8 - 12 and 13 - 18 years. | |
| 15 Nov | Children / Teens | Completed | Anuradhapura | For children between the ages of 8 - 12 and 13 - 18 years. | |
| 14 Dec | Children / Teens | Open | Anuradhapura | For children between the ages of 8 - 12 and 13 - 18 years. |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 19 Aug | 1-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura |
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| 12 Sep - 15 Sep | 3-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura |
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| 13 Sep - 15 Sep | 2-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura |
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| 17 Sep | 1-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura |
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| 29 Sep | 1-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura |
For old students Goenkaji Commemorative 1 day Meditation Program. |
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| 17 Oct | 1-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura |
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| 15 Nov | 1-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura |
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| Apply | 12 Dec - 15 Dec | 3-Day | Open | Anuradhapura |
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| Apply | 13 Dec - 15 Dec | 2-Day | Open | Anuradhapura |
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| 14 Dec | 1-Day | Open | Anuradhapura |
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| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 10 May - 12 May | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 02 Jan | Anuradhapura |
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| 21 Sep - 24 Sep | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 May | Anuradhapura |
For old students English / Sinhala |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 16 Aug - 27 Aug | 10-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 31 Aug - 11 Sep | 10-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 16 Sep - 27 Sep | 10-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 27 Sep - 02 Oct | Work Period | Completed | Anuradhapura |
For old students Work Period is open to all Old Students to render free service at the Centre. Please call or send us an email with your name, contact details and dates attending. |
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| 02 Oct - 13 Oct | 10-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 16 Oct - 27 Oct | 10-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 01 Nov - 12 Nov | 10-Day | Completed | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 16 Nov - 27 Nov | 10-Day | In Progress | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| Apply | 30 Nov - 11 Dec | 10-Day | Open | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala |
| Apply | 18 Dec - 29 Dec | 10-Day | Open | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | 04 Jan - 15 Jan | 10-Day | Open | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala |
| Apply | 18 Jan - 29 Jan | 10-Day | Open | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala |
| Apply | 01 Feb - 12 Feb | 10-Day | Open | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala |
| Apply | 15 Feb - 26 Feb | 10-Day | Open | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala |
| 01 Mar - 12 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Dec | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 15 Mar - 26 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 15 Dec | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 29 Mar - 09 Apr | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Dec | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 19 Apr - 27 Apr | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 19 Dec | Anuradhapura |
For old students English / Sinhala |
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| 19 Apr - 10 May | 20-Day | Applications accepted starting 19 Dec | Anuradhapura |
For old students English / Sinhala |
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| 14 May - 25 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 14 Feb | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 25 May - 29 May | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 24 Feb | Anuradhapura |
For old students For old students to render service at the center. |
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| 29 May - 09 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 28 Feb | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 13 Jun - 24 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Mar | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 27 Jun - 08 Jul | 10 day - Bhikkhu Course | Applications accepted starting 27 Mar | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 11 Jul - 22 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 11 Apr | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 25 Jul - 05 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 25 Apr | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 09 Aug - 20 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 09 May | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 23 Aug - 03 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 23 May | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 06 Sep - 17 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 06 Jun | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 20 Sep - 05 Oct | Gratitude Course | Applications accepted starting 28 May | Anuradhapura |
For old students English / Sinhala |
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| 26 Sep - 04 Oct | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 26 May | Anuradhapura |
For old students English / Sinhala |
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| 05 Oct - 09 Oct | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 07 Jul | Anuradhapura |
For old students For old students to render service at the center. |
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| 09 Oct - 20 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 09 Jul | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 24 Oct - 04 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 24 Jul | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 07 Nov - 18 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 07 Aug | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 21 Nov - 02 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 Aug | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 05 Dec - 16 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 05 Sep | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala | |
| 19 Dec - 30 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 19 Sep | Anuradhapura | English / Sinhala |
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://anuradha.dhamma.org/os. 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Teacher's Self-Courses are open only to serious Old Students playing or likely to play an important role in the spread of Dhamma who are practicing Vipassana exclusively (not practicing any other meditation techniques), maintaining a daily practice of two hours per day, abstaining from killing, sexual misconduct, intoxicants and keeping other precepts to the best of one's ability. These requirements may change annually and admission subject to the discretion of S.N. Goenka.
Applications must be submitted well in advance as processing may take some time. Students who speak neither English nor one of the other announced course languages may apply for the course, however acceptance into the course will depend on the availability of required course materials, suitable translators and permission of the teacher conducting the course.
