Wheel of Dhamma

Southern California Vipassana Center
Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Vaddhana
Dhamma Vaddhana, Twentynine Palms, California, United States
Center Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English

The Center is located just North of Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, CA. It is a 2-1/2 hr. drive from the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas. It is possible to reach the Center using public transportation with careful planning in advance, but requires multiple buses that run on a limited schedule and a full day of travel. The ride share board is the recommended option. 
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.
Additional information
Southern California Vipassana Center
P.O. Box 486 Joshua Tree, CA 92252 USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [1](760) 362-4615
Children / Teenager's Course Registration
Phone: [1](760) 362-4615
Email: [email protected]
http://www.vaddhana.dhamma.org/children-teens/children-main.html

Registration opens for all courses at 7:00am Pacific Time.

Students may apply to sit only one 10-Day course at a time, even if the other course is in another state or Canada, or is a waitlisted enrollment.

Applications submitted via cell phone may not go through. A follow-up email is recommended.

Please check your junk/spam email folders to avoid missing important communications from the center.

COVID-19 Protocols

Masks are now optional at the center, however we recommend that those at risk continue to wear a mask.  For the protection of all, the following requirements will need to be met by all those coming to the center:
 
  • Before arrival at the center a Rapid Antigen test is to be taken.  Please bring the negative test result (or a picture of the negative test result).
  • An additional Rapid Test will have to be taken several days after arrival at the center.  Please bring additional Rapid Tests for use during the course.  Those testing positive for Covid, or displaying symptoms that are concerning, may either be asked to wear a mask, or to leave the center for the benefit of all attendees.
 

Those travelling to the center from longer distances are asked to wear a mask when traveling, and in public places at all times (i.e., airports & including on the airplane) before coming to attend the course.

Please note that the above Covid Protocols are subject to change.  The safety of students is of paramount importance to us, and we will continue to review our protocols with the changing circumstances.

 
Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Courses for young people.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
2023 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply Sep 23

Children Course ages 8-12

Wait List Thousand Oaks

Boys & Girls ages 8-12
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Address will be provided in the acceptance letter)

Apply Nov 18

Children Course ages 8-12

Open Temecula CA

Boys & Girls ages 8-12
Location: Temecula, CA (Address will be provided in the acceptance letter)

Apply Nov 19

Teen Course ages 13-17

Open Temecula CA

Boys & Girls ages 13-17
Location: Temecula, CA (Address will be provided in the acceptance letter)

 
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.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
2023 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Sep 20 - Oct 01 10-Day
English / Burmese
In Progress Twentynine Palms

Priority is given to Burmese-speaking students. All non Burmese speaking students will be waitlisted.

Servers needed


Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.

Apply Oct 01 - Oct 06 Please Note: This Service Period starts on Sunday. Servers - Open Twentynine Palms For old students
To help on variety of tasks, maintenance, landscaping, and deep cleaning.
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Apply Oct 06 - Oct 15 Satipatthana Sutta New Women - Closed Old Women - Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Wait List Twentynine Palms For old students
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Apply Oct 15 - Oct 18 Please Note: This Service Period starts on Sunday. Servers - Open Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Apply Oct 18 - Oct 29 10-Day Women - Closed Men - Wait List Female Server - Wait List Male Server - Open Twentynine Palms Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Apply Oct 29 - Nov 01 Please Note: This Service Period starts on Sunday. Servers - Open Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Apply Nov 01 - Nov 12 10-Day Women - Closed Men - Wait List Servers - Open Twentynine Palms Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Apply Nov 12 - Nov 15 Please Note: This Service Period starts on Sunday. Servers - Open Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Apply Nov 15 - Nov 26 10-Day Women - Closed Men - Wait List Servers - Open Twentynine Palms Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Nov 26 - Nov 29 Please Note: This Service Period starts on Sunday. Applications accepted starting Sep 26 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Nov 29 - Dec 10 10-Day
English / Khmer
Applications accepted starting Sep 29 Twentynine Palms

The course is offered in both English & Khmer. Priority is given to Khmer-speaking students. All other students will be waitlisted.

Please see the top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Dec 10 - Dec 13 Please Note: This Service Period starts on Sunday. Applications accepted starting Oct 10 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Dec 13 - Dec 17 3-Day Applications accepted starting Oct 13 Twentynine Palms For old students
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Dec 17 - Dec 20 Please Note: This Service Period starts on Sunday. Applications accepted starting Oct 17 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
Dec 20 - Dec 31 10-Day Applications accepted starting Oct 20 Twentynine Palms Please see top of the page for COVID-19 protocols.
December 31, 2023 - January 03, 2024 Service Period Applications accepted starting Oct 31 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
2024 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Jan 03 - Jan 14 10-Day Applications accepted starting Nov 03 Twentynine Palms
Jan 14 - Jan 17 Service Period Applications accepted starting Nov 14 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Jan 17 - Jan 28 10-Day Applications accepted starting Nov 17 Twentynine Palms
Jan 28 - Jan 31 Service Period Applications accepted starting Nov 28 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Jan 31 - Feb 11 10-Day Applications accepted starting Nov 30 Twentynine Palms
Feb 11 - Feb 14 Service Period Applications accepted starting Dec 11 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Feb 14 - Feb 25 10-Day Applications accepted starting Dec 14 Twentynine Palms
Feb 25 - Feb 28 Service Period Applications accepted starting Dec 25 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Feb 28 - Mar 10 10-Day Applications accepted starting Dec 28 Twentynine Palms
Mar 10 - Mar 13 Service Period Applications accepted starting Jan 10 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Mar 13 - Mar 24 10-Day Applications accepted starting Jan 13 Twentynine Palms
Mar 24 - Mar 29 Service Period Applications accepted starting Jan 24 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help on variety of tasks, maintenance, landscaping, deep cleaning and prepare the Center for the next course.
Mar 29 - Apr 07 Satipatthana Sutta Applications accepted starting Jan 29 Twentynine Palms For old students
Apr 07 - Apr 10 Service Period Applications accepted starting Feb 07 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Apr 10 - Apr 21 10-Day Applications accepted starting Feb 10 Twentynine Palms
Apr 21 - Apr 24 Service Period Applications accepted starting Feb 21 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Apr 24 - May 05 10-Day Applications accepted starting Feb 24 Twentynine Palms
May 05 - May 08 Service Period Applications accepted starting Mar 05 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
May 08 - May 19 10-Day Applications accepted starting Mar 08 Twentynine Palms
May 19 - May 22 Service Period Applications accepted starting Mar 19 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
May 22 - May 26 3-Day Applications accepted starting Mar 22 Twentynine Palms For old students
May 26 - Jun 02 Service Period Applications accepted starting Mar 26 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help on variety of tasks, maintenance, landscaping, and deep cleaning.
This service period coincides with the Annual Trustees Workshop from 5/31 - 6/2. Part time service is welcome.
May 31 - Jun 02 Annual Trustees Workshop Applications accepted starting May 01 Twentynine Palms For old students
Jun 02 - Jun 05 Service Period Applications accepted starting Apr 02 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Jun 05 - Jun 16 10-Day Applications accepted starting Apr 05 Twentynine Palms
Jun 16 - Jun 19 Service Period Applications accepted starting Apr 16 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Jun 19 - Jun 30 10-Day Applications accepted starting Apr 19 Twentynine Palms
Jun 30 - Jul 03 Service Period Applications accepted starting Apr 30 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Jul 03 - Jul 14 10-Day Applications accepted starting May 03 Twentynine Palms
Jul 14 - Jul 17 Service Period Applications accepted starting May 14 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Jul 17 - Jul 28 10-Day Applications accepted starting May 17 Twentynine Palms
Jul 28 - Jul 31 Service Period Applications accepted starting May 28 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Jul 31 - Aug 11 10-Day Applications accepted starting May 31 Twentynine Palms
Aug 11 - Aug 14 Service Period Applications accepted starting Jun 11 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Aug 14 - Aug 25 10-Day Applications accepted starting Jun 14 Twentynine Palms
Aug 25 - Aug 28 Service Period Applications accepted starting Jun 25 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Aug 28 - Sep 08 10-Day Applications accepted starting Jun 28 Twentynine Palms
Sep 08 - Sep 11 Service Period Applications accepted starting Jul 08 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Sep 11 - Sep 22 10-Day Applications accepted starting Jul 11 Twentynine Palms
Sep 22 - Sep 25 Service Period Applications accepted starting Jul 22 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Sep 25 - Oct 06 10-Day Applications accepted starting Jul 25 Twentynine Palms
Oct 06 - Oct 09 Service Period Applications accepted starting Aug 06 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Oct 09 - Oct 20 10-Day Applications accepted starting Aug 09 Twentynine Palms
Oct 20 - Oct 25 Service Period Applications accepted starting Aug 20 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help on variety of tasks, maintenance, landscaping, deep cleaning and prepare the Center for the next course.
Oct 25 - Nov 03 Satipatthana Sutta Applications accepted starting Aug 25 Twentynine Palms For old students
Nov 03 - Nov 06 Service Period Applications accepted starting Sep 03 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Nov 06 - Nov 17 10-Day Applications accepted starting Sep 06 Twentynine Palms
Nov 17 - Nov 20 Service Period Applications accepted starting Sep 17 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Nov 20 - Dec 01 10-Day Applications accepted starting Sep 20 Twentynine Palms
Dec 01 - Dec 04 Service Period Applications accepted starting Oct 01 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Dec 04 - Dec 15 10-Day Applications accepted starting Oct 04 Twentynine Palms
Dec 15 - Dec 18 Service Period Applications accepted starting Oct 15 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
Dec 18 - Dec 22 3-Day Applications accepted starting Oct 18 Twentynine Palms For old students
Dec 22 - Dec 25 Service Period Applications accepted starting Oct 22 Twentynine Palms For old students
To help prepare the Center for the next course
December 25, 2024 - January 05, 2025 10-Day Applications accepted starting Oct 25 Twentynine Palms
 
Non-Center Courses
Courses and Activities conducted at other locations.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
2023 Dhamma Vaddhana Courses    Website | Map
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply Sep 23

Children Course ages 8-12

Wait List Thousand Oaks

Boys & Girls ages 8-12
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Address will be provided in the acceptance letter)

Apply Nov 18

Children Course ages 8-12

Open Temecula CA

Boys & Girls ages 8-12
Location: Temecula, CA (Address will be provided in the acceptance letter)

Apply Nov 19

Teen Course ages 13-17

Open Temecula CA

Boys & Girls ages 13-17
Location: Temecula, CA (Address will be provided in the acceptance letter)

 
 

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. 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 http://vaddhana.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.


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.

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.


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.


Old Student Programs are similar to Service Periods where there is time to work on a variety of Centre maintenance, construction, household and gardening projects, but have a more full and structured program, an opportunity to meet with assistant teachers, and possibly committee and trust meetings. All Old Students are welcome to participate. The daily program will include three group sittings with morning and afternoon work periods and in the evening there will be tapes played of special discourses and talks that S.N. Goenka has given to Old Students.

Satipatthana Sutta Courses have the same timetable and discipline as 10-day courses. 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 sat (not including courses served) 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 their meditation practice and the five precepts in their daily lives, at the very minimum from the time of applying to the course.

Service Periods have been set aside to work on a variety of Centre maintenance, construction, household and gardening projects. All Old Students are welcome to participate. The daily program will include three group sittings with morning and afternoon work periods. On selected evenings, there will be tapes played of special discourses and talks that S.N. Goenka has given to Old Students.


 
 

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