Kutch Vipassana Centre, Dhamma Sindhu, Bada, Gujarat, India

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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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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 20-day course), one 20-day course, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

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.

45-day Courses are open only to persons involved in Dhamma Service and Assistant Teachers who have completed a minimum of seven 10-day courses (one since 30-day course), two 30-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least three years.

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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2009 Course Schedule
Attend or Serve	Dates	Course Type	Status	Comments
	Jan 08 - Jan 19	10-Day	Completed
	Jan 07 - Jan 28	20-Day	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Jan 19 - Jan 27	Satipatthana Sutta	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Jan 30 - Feb 10	10-Day	Completed
	Feb 13 - Feb 24	10-Day	Completed
	Feb 27 - Mar 10	10-Day	Completed
	Mar 14 - Mar 15	1 Day sit & Old Student Meeting	Completed
	Mar 18 - Apr 08	20-Day	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Apr 08 - Apr 16	Satipatthana Sutta	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Mar 18 - Apr 18	30-Day	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Apr 20 - May 01	10-Day	Completed
	May 03 - May 11	Girls Only	Completed
	May 11 - May 19	Boys Only	Completed
	May 19 - May 21	Children's Course	Completed
	May 23 - Jun 03	10-Day	Completed
	Jun 05 - Jun 16	10-Day	Completed
	Jun 17 - Jun 25	Boys Only	Completed
	Jun 25 - Jul 03	Girls Only	Completed
	Jul 04 - Jul 15	10-Day	Completed
	Jul 06 - Jul 14	Satipatthana Sutta	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Jul 18 - Jul 29	10-Day	Completed
	Aug 01 - Aug 12	10-Day	Completed
	Aug 15 - Aug 26	10-Day	Completed
	Aug 29 - Sep 09	10-Day	Completed
	Aug 28 - Sep 18	20-Day	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Sep 19 - Sep 30	10-Day	Completed
	Oct 05 - Oct 16	10-Day	Completed
	Oct 05 - Oct 16	10-Day	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Oct 22 - Oct 30	Satipatthana Sutta	Completed	For old students who meet these requirements
	Oct 20 - Oct 31	10-Day	Completed
	Nov 03 - Nov 14	10-Day	Completed
Apply	Nov 17 - Dec 18	30-Day	In Progress	For old students who meet these requirements
Apply	Nov 17, 2009 - Jan 02, 2010	45-Day	In Progress	For old students who meet these requirements

2010 Course Schedule
Attend or Serve	Dates	Course Type	Status	Comments
Apply	Jan 05 - Jan 26	20-Day	Women — Open Men — Open	For old students who meet these requirements

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