in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): Hindi / English / Nepali
Dhamma Birata, meaning the Colossal Dhamma, derives its name from the near by city of Biratnagar in Eastern Nepal. The center is surrounded by green paddy fields leading up to a Saal forest at the foothills of the scenic Himalayan mountains. It is located 1.5 km south-West of the Mahendra Highway and Koshi Highway junction near Itahari, conveniently accessible via road from all over Nepal. The nearest airport is 20 km away in Biratnagar, while the nearest railway station is 30 km away at Jogbani on the Nepal-India border.
- 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.
Address: Purwanchal Vipassana Centre -- Dhamma BirataPhulbari Tol, Ithari, Sunsari, Nepal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [977]9849484977
Please note that a good understanding and fluency in Hindi or English or Nepali or Newari language is essential.
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See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | 28 Dec | Children | Open | Biratnagar |
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| 01 Mar | Children | Applications accepted starting 01 Feb | Biratnagar | ||
| 29 Mar | Children | Applications accepted starting 01 Mar | Biratnagar | ||
| 03 May | Children | Applications accepted starting 03 Apr | Biratnagar | ||
| 31 May | Children | Applications accepted starting 03 May | Biratnagar | ||
| 02 Aug | Children | Applications accepted starting 02 Jul | Biratnagar | ||
| 06 Dec | Children | Applications accepted starting 06 Nov | Biratnagar |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | 14 Dec | 1-Day | Open | Biratnagar |
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| 12 Apr | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 12 Mar | Biratnagar |
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| 10 May | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 10 Apr | Biratnagar |
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| 12 May | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 12 Feb | Biratnagar |
For old students Buddha Jayanti |
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| 14 Jun | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 14 May | Biratnagar |
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| 10 Jul | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 14 Jun | Biratnagar |
For old students Guru Purnima |
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| 16 Aug | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Jul | Biratnagar |
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| 13 Sep | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Aug | Biratnagar |
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| 11 Oct | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Sep | Biratnagar |
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| 13 Oct - 16 Oct | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Jul | Biratnagar |
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| 13 Dec | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Nov | Biratnagar |
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See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 08 Nov - 17 Nov | Satipatthana Sutta | In Progress | Biratnagar |
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| Apply | 21 Nov - 12 Dec | 20-Day | Open | Biratnagar |
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| Apply | 17 Dec - 28 Dec | 10-Day | Open | Biratnagar |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | 03 Jan - 14 Jan | 10-Day | Open | Biratnagar | |
| Apply | 17 Jan - 28 Jan | 10-Day | Open | Biratnagar | |
| Apply | 01 Feb - 12 Feb | Special 10-Day | Open | Biratnagar |
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| 17 Feb - 28 Feb | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Nov | Biratnagar | ||
| 03 Mar - 14 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 03 Dec | Biratnagar | ||
| 17 Mar - 28 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Dec | Biratnagar | ||
| Apply | 01 Apr - 22 Apr | 20-Day | Open | Biratnagar |
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| 25 Apr - 06 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 25 Jan | Biratnagar | ||
| 17 May - 28 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Feb | Biratnagar | ||
| 17 Jun - 28 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Mar | Biratnagar | ||
| 17 Jul - 28 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Apr | Biratnagar | ||
| 17 Aug - 28 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 May | Biratnagar | ||
| 17 Sep - 25 Sep | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 17 Jun | Biratnagar |
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| 29 Sep - 10 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Jun | Biratnagar | ||
| 01 Nov - 02 Dec | 30-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 May | Biratnagar |
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| 17 Dec - 28 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Sep | Biratnagar |
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://birata.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 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.
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.
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.
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.
