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): Hindi / English / Gujarati
- 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.
Please apply for courses here - schedule.vridhamma.org
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov - 21 Nov | 10-Day | Completed | Palitana | ||
| Apply* | 24 Nov - 02 Dec | Age 15 to 20 years. | Girls - Open Boys - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Palitana | Teenager Course for Girls |
| 24 Nov - 05 Dec | Course cancelled | CANCELLED | Palitana | Course cancelled | |
| Apply* | 08 Dec - 19 Dec | 10-Day | Open | Palitana | |
| Apply* | 22 December, 2024 - 02 January, 2025 | 10-Day | Open | Palitana |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | 05 Jan - 16 Jan | 10-Day | Open | Palitana | |
| Apply* | 19 Jan - 30 Jan | 10-Day | Open | Palitana | |
| Apply | 02 Feb - 17 Feb | 14-Day Gratitude Course | Women - Long Wait List Men - Open Servers - Open | Palitana |
For old students old student who had attended three 10 day courses + 1 satipatthana course. AT & CAT recommendation is must. |
| Apply* | 26 Feb - 01 Mar | 3-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Palitana |
For old students |
| 02 Mar | Other | Applications accepted starting 01 Dec | Palitana | Old Students Samelan. | |
| 05 Mar - 16 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 02 Dec | Palitana | ||
| 18 Mar - 27 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Dec | Palitana | ||
| 30 Mar - 07 Apr | 7-day Vipassana course for teens | Applications accepted starting 30 Dec | Palitana | For Girls. Age 15 to 19 years. | |
| 17 Apr - 25 Apr | 7-day Vipassana course for teens | Applications accepted starting 01 Feb | Palitana | For Boys. Age 15 to 19 years. | |
| 27 Apr - 08 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 23 Feb | Palitana | ||
| 11 May - 22 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Mar | Palitana | ||
| 25 May - 05 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 09 Mar | Palitana | ||
| 08 Jun - 16 Jun | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 01 Mar | Palitana |
For old students |
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| 22 Jun - 03 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 06 Apr | Palitana | ||
| 06 Jul - 17 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 May | Palitana | ||
| 20 Jul - 31 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 10 May | Palitana | ||
| 10 Aug - 21 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Jun | Palitana | ||
| 24 Aug - 04 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 08 Jun | Palitana | ||
| 07 Sep - 18 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Jul | Palitana | ||
| 21 Sep - 02 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 06 Jul | Palitana | ||
| 05 Oct - 16 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Aug | Palitana | ||
| 19 Oct - 30 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 03 Aug | Palitana | ||
| 02 Nov - 13 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 24 Aug | Palitana | ||
| 16 Nov - 27 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 07 Sep | Palitana | ||
| 30 Nov - 11 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 Sep | Palitana | ||
| 14 Dec - 25 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Oct | Palitana | ||
| 28 December, 2025 - 08 January, 2026 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 12 Oct | Palitana |
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://www.pali.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.
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.
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.
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.
