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Vipassana Long Course Centre Dhamma Tapovana Igatpuri, Maharashtra, India Updated on 05-Nov-2009
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All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
| 2009 Course Schedule | ||||
| Attend or Serve |
Dates | Course Type | Status | Comments |
| 21-Sep - 12-Oct | 20-Day | Completed | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| 15-Oct - 26-Oct | 10-Day Special | Completed | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 02-Nov - 17-Nov | TSC | In Progress | This TSC will be conducted in Dhamma Giri. If you have sent TSC application for Dhamma Tapovana it will be trasferred to Dhamma Giri TSC. You do not need to send another application.For old students who meet these requirements |
| Apply | 02-Nov - 18-Dec | 45-Day | In Progress | This course is transferred from Dhamma Giri.For old students who meet these requirements |
| 20-Nov - 01-Dec | 10-Day | This course is transferred to Dhamma Giri. Those who have got confirmations for this course please note that your confirmation is valid. But this course will be conducted in Dhamma Giri. | ||
| 04-Dec - 15-Dec | 10-Day | This course is transferred to Dhamma Giri. Those who have got confirmations for this course please note that your confirmation is valid. But this course will be conducted in Dhamma Giri. | ||
| 18-Dec - 20-Dec | AT-meeting | Only for Regional Teachers, Teachers, Senior Assistant Teachers and Assistant Teachers | ||
| Apply | 23-Dec-2009 - 13-Jan-2010 | 20-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| 2010 Course Schedule | ||||
| Attend or Serve |
Dates | Course Type | Status | Comments |
| Apply | 18-Jan - 20-Mar | 60-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| 20-Mar - 21-Mar | AT-meeting | Only for Regional Teachers, Teachers, Senior Assistant Teachers and Assistant Teachers | ||
| Apply | 25-Mar - 25-Apr | 30-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 29-Apr - 07-May | Satipatthana Course | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 10-May - 10-Jun | 30-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 10-May - 25-Jun | 45-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 30-Jun - 21-Jul | 20-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 22-Jul - 25-Jul | 3-Day Course | For old students | |
| Apply | 01-Aug - 01-Sep | 30-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 01-Aug - 16-Sep | 45-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 19-Sep - 20-Oct | 30-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
| Apply | 23-Oct - 13-Nov | 20-Day | For old students who meet these requirements | |
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A user name and password will be required to access these pages.
Questions may be addressed to
Email: dhamma-service@tapovana.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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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.
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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. Application for these courses must be made with a Long Course Application Form.
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. Application for these courses must be made with a Long Course Application Form.
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. Application for these courses must be made with a Long Course Application Form.
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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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. Application for these courses must be made with a Long Course Application Form.
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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60-day Courses are open only to persons involved in Dhamma Service and Assistant Teachers who have completed at least two 45-day courses, practising this technique for at least five years, maintenance of daily practice (two hours per day) for at least two years, abstaining from killing, sexual misconduct, intoxicants and keeping other precepts to the best of one's ability for one year minimum and at least six months gap since last sat a long course; 10 day interval between long course and any other course; course restricted to ATs and those deeply involved with Dhamma Service. Application for these courses must be made with a Long Course Application Form.
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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Teacher's Self-Courses are open only to serious Old Students playing or likely to play an important role in the spread of Dhamma who are practicing Vipassana exclusively (not practicing any other meditation techniques), maintaining a daily practice of two hours per day, abstaining from killing, sexual misconduct, intoxicants and keeping other precepts to the best of one's ability. This requirements may change annually and admission subject to the descretion of S.N. Goenka. Application for these courses must be made with a Long Course Application Form.
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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