in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, an Art of Living. Vipassana is the process of self-purification by self-observation. One begins by observing the natural breath to concentrate the mind. Then, with a sharpened awareness, one proceeds to observe the changing nature of body and mind and experiences the universal truths of impermanence, suffering and egolessness. This truth-realization by direct experience results in mental purification.
- 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.
Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center - Dhamma Siri
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7659, Dallas, Texas 75209 USA
Main Registration Office:
Voice Mail and Fax: [1] (972) 346-8020
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aatest.dhamma.org
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | Jan 06 - Jan 17 | 10-Day.v2.Americas with Disclosure | Open | Kaufman | 10-Day.v2.Americas_with Disclosure |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | Jan 01 - Feb 01 | 30-Day.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | Jan 05 - Jan 16 | 10-Day .v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen+Disclosure | Open | Kaufman | |
| Apply | Jan 05 - Jan 16 | 10-Day.Special.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | Feb 02 - Feb 17 | Gratitude.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | Mar 09 - Mar 30 | 20-Day.LCOnline.V2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | Apr 05 - May 06 | 30-Day.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | May 04 - Jun 19 | 45-Day.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | Jan 05 - Jan 20 | Gratitude.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | Jan 11 - Jan 22 | 10-Day.Special.LCOnline.2rev2pg | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | Mar 09 - Mar 30 | 20-Day.LCOnline.V2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | Apr 05 - May 06 | 30-Day.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
| Apply | May 03 - Jun 18 | 45-Day.LCOnline.v2.Americas.NoVirusScreen | Open | Kaufman |
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To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://www.aatest.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.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
The 14-Day Gratitude Course was previously called the Teacher's Self Course. One of the qualities we develop as we meditate is gratitude - gratitude towards one’s teachers, Goenkaji and Mataji, and towards the long tradition of Vipassana teachers, right back to the Buddha.
The course is open to old students who are active in giving service. Requirements include 3 x 10day courses plus one Satipaṭṭhāna course, being active in Dhamma service, trying to maintain two-hour daily practice since last 10-Day course, and trying to maintain the five precepts to the best of one's ability. Local teacher’s recommendation is required. The course follows the usual format of 3x group sittings with instructions in the day, but students work more independently and the teaching materials are drawn from the 20-day course. This is a half-way step to help students mature for long courses, and serves to inspire students to work more deeply in Dhamma.
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.
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 their first 20-day course), one 20-day course, one Satipatthana Sutta 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 their first 30-day course), two 30-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least three years.
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