Wheel of Dhamma

Bodhi Leaf

 
Punna
Dhamma Puṇṇa, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): Hindi / English / Marathi

Dhamma Punna, meaning the Land to Accrue Merits, was established in the year 2000. The centre spreads over 3 acres of land and can accommodate 50 males and 40 females students. Every month there is 10 day course, 3 day course, 1 day course for old students and children 1 day, children residential courses are conducted at Dhamma Punna Vipassana Meditation Centre.

Please apply for courses here - schedule.vridhamma.org

Important disclaimers:
1. You will be joining the course with your free will ,even though you know about the risk involved in joining the course in the background of Covid situation. So you agree that you will be solely responsible for your health and safety.
2. You should have ability and willingness to maintain self hygiene during the course and follow safety guidelines during your stay at the campus.
3. You should have willingness to leave the campus at any time if you have any symptoms like cough, cold,fever etc.
4. You are willing to abide by all the guidelines provided by the Government from time to time. You are aware that the course may be cancelled before scheduled date or during the course as per prevailing Covid Pandemic situation or government guidelines.

 
Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Courses for young people.
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2025 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
02 Mar Children / Teens Completed Pune Age Limit : 8 (complete) to 18 years (Boys and Girls)

Kindly use the below link to register:
https://punna.dhamma.org/register-cc
16 Mar Children / Teens Completed Pune Age Limit : 8 (complete) to 18 years (Boys and Girls)

Kindly use the below link to register:
https://punna.dhamma.org/register-cc
Apply* 05 May - 13 May 7 Days Boys Teenager Course Girls - Closed Boys - Open Female Server - Closed Male Server - Open Pune Note: New Dates!
The eligibility for teenager course is 15-19 years only.
14 May - 15 May Children's Boys Course:12 years complete to 18 years Applications accepted starting 14 Apr Pune The eligibility for Children's course is 12-18 years only.
Apply* 18 May - 26 May 7 Days Girls Teenager Course Girls - Open Boys - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed Pune The eligibility for teenager course is 15-19 years only
28 May - 29 May Children's Girls Course:12 years complete to 18 years Applications accepted starting 28 Apr Pune The eligibility for Children's course is 12-18 years only.
 
Short Courses
1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for old students.
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2025 Short Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
01 Mar 1-Day Completed Pune For old students
This course is only for students who have completed at least one 10-day Vipassana course.
15 Mar 1-Day Completed Pune For old students
Only for old students who had completed at least one 10 days course
 
Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
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2025 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
16 Feb - 27 Feb 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi Completed Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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02 Mar - 13 Mar 10 Day Course Hindi-English Completed Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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16 Mar - 27 Mar 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi Completed Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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Apply* 06 Apr - 17 Apr 10 Day Course Hindi-English New Women - Course Full Old Women - Wait List Men - Wait List Servers - Open Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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Apply* 20 Apr - 01 May 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi New Women - Course Full Old Women - Wait List New Men - Wait List Old Men - Open Servers - Open Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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Apply* 01 Jun - 12 Jun 10 Day Course Hindi-English New Women - Wait List Old Women - Open New Men - Wait List Old Men - Open Servers - Open Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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Apply* 15 Jun - 26 Jun 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi New Women - Wait List Old Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Open Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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06 Jul - 17 Jul 10 Day Course Hindi-English Applications accepted starting 06 Apr Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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20 Jul - 31 Jul 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi Applications accepted starting 20 Apr Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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03 Aug - 14 Aug 10 Day Course Hindi-English Applications accepted starting 03 May Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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17 Aug - 28 Aug 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi Applications accepted starting 17 May Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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07 Sep - 18 Sep 10 Day Course Hindi-English Applications accepted starting 07 Jun Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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21 Sep - 02 Oct 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi Applications accepted starting 21 Jun Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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05 Oct - 16 Oct 10 Day Course Hindi-English Applications accepted starting 05 Jul Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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23 Oct - 31 Oct STP Course Hindi-Marathi Applications accepted starting 23 Jul Pune Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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02 Nov - 13 Nov 10 Day Course Hindi-English Applications accepted starting 02 Aug Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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16 Nov - 27 Nov 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi Applications accepted starting 16 Aug Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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07 Dec - 18 Dec 10 Day Course Hindi-English Applications accepted starting 07 Sep Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
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20 Dec - 31 Dec 10 Day Course Hindi-Marathi Applications accepted starting 20 Sep Pune Course will be conducted in Hindi and Marathi.
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To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://punna.dhamma.org/os. A user name and password will be required to access these pages.

Questions may be addressed to Email: info@punna.dhamma.org

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.


This is 7 Days Vipassana course for Teenagers of age group 15 to 19 years old.

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 Course Qualification Requirements

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 Course Qualification Requirements

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.