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): English / Polish
Dhamma Pallava (meaning a sprout or bud of Dhamma) is a new meditation centre opened in September 2017. It can accommodate 110 students and 18 servers in single en-suite rooms. Located in central Poland in a quiet wooded area, it offers ideal conditions for meditating and serving.
- 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.
Before contacting us, please read the answers in sections: FAQ and Questions and Answers. If you don’t find an answer, you can contact us:
| Dhamma Pallava – Vipassana Meditation Centre Dziadowice 3a, 62-709 Malanów, Poland Website: www.pallava.dhamma.org Email: info-at-pallava.dhamma.org | By phone, every day, from Monday to Saturday: - For course registration: (+48) 505 830 915 – from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. |
- Registration opens at 6pm in summer and at 5pm in winter.
- One person can be accepted only for one course at a time (in Dhamma Pallava or any other centre).
- Please check the answers in FAQ section before you apply. Many of your possible questions might be answered there.
- The course places and waiting list places are then allocated by first-come first-served rule.
- Please note that only one registration form per person and per course is allowed, otherwise none of the forms will be taken into account.
- Apply in English on this page.
- Apply in German through the German site and scroll down to "Kurse außerhalb des Zentrums".
- Applications filled in Polish will not be accepted.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 01 Jan - 31 Dec | Long-Term Service at Dhamma Pallava | In Progress | Dziadowice |
For old students Please see LTS applications for January 2025.
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| 19 Oct - 20 Oct | Trust Meeting | Completed | Dziadowice | For old students | |
| 20 Oct - 23 Oct | Short Sit & Serve Period | Completed | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center. |
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| 23 Oct - 03 Nov |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Completed | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 18:00
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| 03 Nov - 06 Nov | Short Sit & Serve Period | Completed | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center. |
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| 06 Nov - 17 Nov |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Completed | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
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| Apply* | 17 Nov - 20 Nov | Short Sit & Serve Period | In Progress | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center. |
| 20 Nov - 01 Dec |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
In Progress | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 18:00
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| Apply* | 01 Dec - 04 Dec | Short Sit & Serve Period | Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center. |
| Apply* | 04 Dec - 15 Dec |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Short Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Short Wait List Female Server - Open Male Server - Short Wait List | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 18:00
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| Apply* | 15 Dec - 20 Dec | Sit & Serve | Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For old students |
| 20 Dec - 31 Dec |
10-Day Course
English / Czech |
Long Wait List | Dziadowice |
This is an English/Czech language course. Priority will be given to native speakers of the Czech/Slovak language and people living in the Czech Republic/Slovakia. Other applications will be processed after October 4th. To apply please visit Czech Vipassana website : click here. |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 01 Jan - 31 Dec | Long-Term Dhamma Service | Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For old students Long-Term Dhamma Service is a great opportunity to strengthen practice of Vipassana.
If you have questions, please send an email to: [email protected]
There are few prerequisites:
-practising only this technique
-trying to maintain daily meditation practice
-trying to maintain the five precepts in daily life.
-applicants should have experience serving on the course
If you are ready, you can apply directly Here
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| Apply* | 02 Jan - 08 Jan | Short Sit & Serve Period | Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| Apply* | 08 Jan - 19 Jan |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Long Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Long Wait List Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 18:00
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| Apply* | 19 Jan - 22 Jan | Short Sit & Serve Period | Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| Apply* | 22 Jan - 02 Feb |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Long Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Long Wait List Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 18:00
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| Apply* | 02 Feb - 05 Feb | Short Sit & Serve Period | Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| Apply* | 05 Feb - 16 Feb |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Long Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Long Wait List Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 17:00
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| Apply* | 16 Feb - 18 Feb | Short Sit & Serve Period | Servers - Open | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| Apply* | 18 Feb - 22 Feb |
3-Day Course Polish / English |
Open | Dziadowice |
For old students |
| 22 Feb - 23 Feb | Trust Meeting | Applications accepted starting 22 Jan | Dziadowice |
For old students
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| 23 Feb - 26 Feb | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 26 Nov | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 26 Feb - 09 Mar |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 26 Nov | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 17:00
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| 09 Mar - 12 Mar | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 12 Dec | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 12 Mar - 16 Mar |
3-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 12 Dec | Dziadowice |
For old students |
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| 16 Mar - 19 Mar | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 19 Dec | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 19 Mar - 30 Mar |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 19 Dec | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 17:00
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| 30 Mar - 01 Apr | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 01 Jan | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 01 Apr - 05 Apr |
3-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 01 Jan | Dziadowice |
For old students |
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| 05 Apr - 06 Apr | Trust Meeting | Applications accepted starting 05 Mar | Dziadowice |
For old students
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| 06 Apr - 09 Apr | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 09 Jan | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 09 Apr - 20 Apr |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 09 Jan | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 17:00
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| 20 Apr - 07 May | Sit & Serve | Applications accepted starting 07 Feb | Dziadowice |
For old students |
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| 07 May - 18 May |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 07 Feb | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 17:00
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| 18 May - 21 May | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 21 Feb | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 21 May - 01 Jun |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 21 Feb | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 17:00
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| 01 Jun - 04 Jun | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 04 Mar | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 04 Jun - 08 Jun |
3-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 04 Mar | Dziadowice |
For old students |
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| 08 Jun - 13 Jun | Sit & Serve | Applications accepted starting 13 Mar | Dziadowice |
For old students |
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| 13 Jun - 22 Jun |
Satipatthana Sutta course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 13 Mar | Dziadowice |
For old students This course is open for students who have sat at least three 10-day courses, have not practiced any other meditation techniques since last 10-day course, have been practicing 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.
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| 22 Jun - 25 Jun | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 25 Mar | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 25 Jun - 06 Jul |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 25 Mar | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 17:00
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| 06 Jul - 09 Jul | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 09 Apr | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 09 Jul - 20 Jul |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 09 Apr | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 18:00
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| 20 Jul - 22 Jul | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 22 Apr | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 22 Jul - 26 Jul |
3-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 22 Apr | Dziadowice |
For old students |
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| 26 Jul - 27 Jul | Trust Meeting | Applications accepted starting 26 Jun | Dziadowice |
For old students
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| 27 Jul - 31 Jul | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 01 May | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 31 Jul - 31 Aug |
30-Day Course
English / German / Polish |
Applications accepted starting 31 Jan | Dziadowice |
For old students 30-Day course is open only to 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.
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| 31 Aug - 03 Sep | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 02 Jun | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 03 Sep - 14 Sep |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 03 Jun | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
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| 14 Sep - 17 Sep | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 17 Jun | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 17 Sep - 28 Sep |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 17 Jun | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
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| 28 Sep - 01 Oct | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 01 Jul | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 01 Oct - 12 Oct |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 01 Jul | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
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| 12 Oct - 15 Oct | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 15 Jul | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 15 Oct - 26 Oct |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 15 Jul | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
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| 26 Oct - 29 Oct | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 29 Jul | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 29 Oct - 09 Nov |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 29 Jul | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
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| 09 Nov - 12 Nov | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 12 Aug | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 12 Nov - 23 Nov |
10-Day Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 12 Aug | Dziadowice |
For new and old students
Online registration starts at 18:00
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| 23 Nov - 26 Nov | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 26 Aug | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 27 Nov - 12 Dec |
14-Day Gratitude Course Polish / English |
Applications accepted starting 27 May | Dziadowice |
For old students This special course is open to serious and dedicated old students. 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. 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.
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| 13 Dec - 14 Dec | Trust Meeting | Applications accepted starting 13 Nov | Dziadowice |
For old students
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| 14 Dec - 20 Dec | Short Sit & Serve Period | Applications accepted starting 20 Sep | Dziadowice |
For old students The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
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| 20 Dec - 31 Dec |
10-Day Course
English / Czech |
Applications accepted starting 20 Sep | Dziadowice |
This is an English/Czech language course. Priority will be given to native speakers of the Czech/Slovak language and people living in the Czech Republic/Slovakia. Other applications will be processed after the 23 October. To apply please visit Czech Vipassana website : click here.
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As a privacy measurement, the online application form encrypts the information you provide us with before it is sent from your computer to our application server.
To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://pallava.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.
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.
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.
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.
