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
Vipassana Meditation was introduced to Southeast Michigan by his students in 2002. Meditation courses provide a supportive atmosphere where one can learn the practice of Vipassana meditation. This technique, discovered by Buddha twenty-five centuries ago, uses the breath and one's own body as the basis for developing concentration and insight. The courses provide a unique opportunity to direct one's attention inward, and set about a process of inner discovery through direct experience.
- 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: Michigan Vipassana Association c/o Shiva Bongu Email: [email protected] Phone: [1](248) 345-0529 Mobile: [1](248) 345-0529
- No Covid vaccination required
- No masking required
- No antigen or PCR test required
- Rideshare and public transportation allowed​
Illness While At The Center: Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to accommodate course participants who arrive or become ill while at the Center. Participants with signs and symptoms of Covid-19 or other influenza-like symptoms (including stomach flu) will be asked to leave as soon as possible. Anyone who is unable to independently go home or to a safe destination, will need to ask their emergency contact for assistance. Please make arrangements for this possibility prior to the course.
Although the Center is taking precautions, there still remains the risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other contagious illness while at the Center. If you are at risk of serious illness from such exposures, it is advised that you not place yourself at risk by coming to the Center. |
Rideshare: Ride offers are on a volunteer basis and there is no guarantee that a ride will be available from your area. Alternate means of transportation should be considered well in advance. If you need a ride or if you're willing to give a ride to another student, we have course-specific Rideshare board. You will find the link to the Rideshare board for your course in the acceptance letter under the Directions and Transportation section.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]
CHECK SPAM/JUNK MAIL or you may miss important email communications.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | Jun 08 | Children / Teens | Open | Triple Crane Retreat Center | |
| Aug 24 | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting Jun 25 | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | May 11 | 1-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
For old students |
| Apply | Jun 27 - Jun 29 | 2-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open Men - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
For old students ***Female Old-Students Only*** |
| Sep 26 - Sep 28 | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting Jul 28 | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
For old students ***Male Old-Students Only*** |
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| Oct 18 | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting Aug 19 | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
For old students |
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| Nov 08 | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting Sep 09 | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
For old students |
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| Dec 20 | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting Oct 21 | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
For old students |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | May 21 - Jun 01 | 10-Day | Women - Closed Men - Wait List Female Server - Closed Male Server - Wait List | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
***Males Only*** |
| Aug 27 - Sep 07 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting Jun 28 | Triple Crane Retreat Center |
***Females Only*** |
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://mi.us.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.
Please see our Children's and Teens' webpage for more information.
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.
