How to Apply to Attend or Serve a Course

  1. Access the application form by clicking Apply for the desired course. Old students will be given the option to serve.
  2. Please carefully read the Introduction to the Technique and Code of Discipline which you will be asked to follow during your course.
  3. Fully and completely fill out all the sections of application form and submit it. An application is required to register for all courses.
  4. 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.
  5. If your application is accepted then we require you to confirm you will be attending in order to secure your place in the course.

Teenagers' and Children's Courses

2011 Course Schedule
Dates Course Type Status Comments Old Student
Servers Needed?
Sep 18 Children One Day Course Completed 8 am to 4pm
Eligibility - 10 to 18 years
 
Oct 16 Children One Day Course Completed 8 am to 4pm
Eligibility - 10 to 18 years
 
Nov 13 Children Course Completed 8 am to 4pm
Eligibility - 10 to 18 years
 
Nov 29 Children Course Completed 8 am to 4pm
Eligibility - 10 to 18 years
 
Dec 18 Children Course Completed 8 am to 4pm
Eligibility - 10 to 18 years
 
         
2012 Course Schedule
Dates Course Type Status Comments Old Student
Servers Needed?
Jan 29 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Completed  
Feb 12 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Apr 22 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
May 06 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Jun 10 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Jul 01 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Jul 15 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Aug 12 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Aug 26 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Sep 16 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Sep 30 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Oct 14 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Oct 16 - Oct 24 Boys - Teenagers Course
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Nov 11 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes
Dec 16 1 day Children's Course - 9 AM to 4 PM Admissions:Girls — Open
Admissions:Boys — Open
Yes

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.

2011 Course Schedule
Attend
or Serve
Dates Course Type Status Comments
  Sep 07 - Sep 18 10-Day Completed Arrive by 12 noon on the first day. Ends by 7 am on the last day
  Sep 28 - Oct 09 10-Day Completed Arrive by 12 noon on the first day. Ends by 7 am on the last day
  Oct 19 - Oct 30 10-Day Completed
  Nov 02 - Nov 13 10-Day Completed Arrive by 12 noon on the first day. Ends by 7 am on the last day
  Nov 22 - Dec 13 20-Day Completed For old students who meet these requirementsMoved the start date from 13th to 22nd.
  Dec 14 - Dec 25 10-Day Completed Moved the start date from 7th to 14th.
         
2012 Course Schedule
Attend
or Serve
Dates Course Type Status Comments
  Jan 04 - Jan 15 10-Day Completed
Apply Feb 01 - Feb 12 10-Day In Progress
Apply Feb 15 - Feb 26 10-Day Special Course for old students Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
For old students who meet these requirements
Apply Mar 07 - Mar 18 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Apr 11 - Apr 22 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Apr 25 - May 06 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply May 08 - May 29 20-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
For old students who meet these requirements
Apply May 30 - Jun 10 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Jun 20 - Jul 01 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Jul 04 - Jul 15 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Jul 21 - Jul 29 Satipatthana course Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
For old students who meet these requirements
Apply Aug 01 - Aug 12 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Aug 15 - Aug 26 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Sep 05 - Sep 16 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Sep 19 - Sep 30 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Oct 03 - Oct 14 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Oct 31 - Nov 11 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Nov 13 - Dec 04 20-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
For old students who meet these requirements
Apply Dec 05 - Dec 16 10-Day Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
Apply Dec 22 - Dec 30 Satipatthana course Admissions:Women — Open
Admissions:Men — Open
For old students who meet these requirements

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 shown below. 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 here. A user name and password will be required to access these pages. Questions may be addressed to  Email: dhamma-service@nagajjuna.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 above.
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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.
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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 7:30am.
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Satipatthana Sutta courses have the same timetable and discipline as 10-day course. 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 completed 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 the five precepts in their daily lives.
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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.

Applications must be submitted well in advance as processing may take some time. Student who speak neither English or 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.
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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.

Applications must be submitted well in advance as processing may take some time. Student who speak neither English or 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.
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Teenagers' Anapana Courses are available for teens in different age ranges from 13-18 years old. Their parents/guardians do not have to be Vipassana meditators.
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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.
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