Schedule of Courses 2006 at Dhamma Setu

PAGODA Construction has begun
The Vipassana Meditation Centre has begun to build Meditation cells for Secluded Meditation. During this construction period we will do our best to keep to the present Course Schedule & minimize distractions for Course participants.

Please note that a certain amount of disturbances and inconveniences, such as construction noise will be unavoidable during retreats. Construction is expected to be in June 2006.


All of the courses below will be conducted by assistant teachers of Shri S.N Goenka using audio & video tapes of Sri Goenkaji's instructions and dicourses.

All the 10 day courses begin in the evening of the arrival date and end early morning of the departure date.

APPLICATION PROCESS
  1. Prior to applying for a 10 day course we require applicants to read the Code of Discipline
  2. Fully complete the Application form and submit
  3. Once Registration is accepted, we require CONFIRMATION of attendance from the Applicant

SCHEDULE

YearPeriodNameStatus
2006 Jan 05th to 16th 10 Days Course Completed
Jan 19th to 30th 10 Days Course Completed
Feb 02nd to 10th Satipatthana Course Completed
Feb 06th to 09th 3 Days Course Completed
Feb 11th to 12th Children Course Completed
Feb 16th to 27th 10 Days Course Completed
Mar 06th to 09th 3 Days Course -
Mar 16th to 27th 10 Days Course -
Apr 06th to 17th 10 Days Course -
Apr 20th to May 01st 10 Days Course -
May 04th to 05th Workshop -
May 12th to 15th 3 Days Course -
May 18th to 29th 10 Days Course -
June 01st to 12th 10 Days Course -
June 15th to 26th 10 Days Course -
July 06th to 17th 10 Days Course -
July 20th to 31st 10 Days Course -
Aug 03rd to 14th 10 Days Course -
Aug 03rd to 11th Satipatthana Course -
Aug 17th to 28th 10 Days Course -
Sep 07th to 18th 10 Days Course -
Sep 21st to Oct 02nd 10 Days Course -
Oct 05th to 16th 10 Days Course -
Oct 05th to 13th Satipatthana Course -
Oct 28th to 29th Children Course -
Nov 02nd to 13th 10 Days Course -
Nov 16th to 27th 10 Days Course -
Dec 09th to 10th Children Course -
Dec 14th to 17th 3 Days Course -
Dec 21st to Jan 01st 2007 10 Days Course -


Note
Vipassana Courses are taught in 3 languages, viz. English, Tamil and Hindi. All students will hear daily meditation instructions in all three languages. The Evening discourse will be heared separately.

Old Students Short Courses (1-3 Days) are for any Students who had - 10-day course with Guriji Shri S.N Goenkaji's or his Assistant teachers.

One day Courses are from 9 AM to 5 PM.

3 day Courses begin at 7 PM on the first day and end at 5 PM on the last day.

Please review the Code of Discipline and complete an Application form.

Satipatthana Sutta Courses have the same time table 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 - at least three 10-day courses, have not been practicing any other meditation techniques. Since last 10-day course, have been practicing this technique of Vipassana for at least one year, and who are trying to maintain the five Precepts in their daily lives.

Please review the Code of Discipline and complete an Application form.

Children's Courses are designed for Childrens 8 to 12 years of age, preferably accompanied by an adult meditator of this tradition.

Vipassana Meditation Centre, Dhamma Setu
533 Pazhan Thandalam Road, Thiruneermalai Via, Thirumudivakkam
Chennai 600 044. India
Ph : +91-44-24783311 / 24780953
Email Id : info@setu.dhamma.org
Web site : www.setu.dhamma.org