in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): Hindi / English / Nepali
Dhamma Nandana (meaning Garden of Dhamma) - Kapilvastu Mahavan Vipassana Centre is located in Kapilvastu Mahavan (Forest) where Lord Buddha delivered Mahasamaya sutta. It lies on the right bank of Banganga River of Banganga Municipality, Kapilvastu District, State No 5, Nepal, which is about 40 km North West of Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Gautam the Buddha. Small Dhamma Hall is ready and regular 1 day course is held with capacity of 50 people
- 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.
Dhamma Nandana – Kapilavastu Mahavana Vipassana Centre
Madhuvan, Municipality : Banganga, Ward no.: 8
District : Kapilvastu, Province: Lumbini, Nepal.
Phone : [+977] 9857069530 (Centre), 9847026972, 9841511708
Email : [email protected]
Please note that a good understanding and fluency in Hindi or English or Nepali or Newari language is essential.
Please check spam folder or you may miss important email communication
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply* | 24 May | Children / Teens | Open | Banganga Municipality | |
| 12 Jul | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 12 Jun | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 02 Aug | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 02 Jul | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 30 Aug | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 30 Jul | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 20 Sep | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 20 Aug | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 15 Nov | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 15 Oct | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 13 Dec | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 13 Nov | Banganga Municipality |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply* | 12 May | 1-Day | Open | Banganga Municipality |
For old students Buddha Jayanti |
| Apply* | 11 Jun | 1-Day | Open | Banganga Municipality |
For old students Maha Samaya Sutta Day |
| 10 Jul | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 10 Jun | Banganga Municipality |
For old students Guru Purnima |
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| 26 Jul | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Jun | Banganga Municipality |
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| 09 Aug | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 09 Jul | Banganga Municipality |
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| 23 Aug | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 23 Jul | Banganga Municipality |
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| 13 Sep | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Aug | Banganga Municipality |
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| 18 Oct | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Sep | Banganga Municipality |
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| 24 Oct - 27 Oct | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Jul | Banganga Municipality |
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| 29 Nov | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Oct | Banganga Municipality |
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| 27 Dec | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Nov | Banganga Municipality |
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See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 29 Apr - 10 May | 10-Day | Completed | Banganga Municipality | ||
| Apply* | 30 May - 10 Jun | 10-Day | Open | Banganga Municipality | |
| 02 Sep - 13 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 04 Jun | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 25 Sep - 06 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Jun | Banganga Municipality | Dashain Course | |
| 02 Nov - 13 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 03 Aug | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 17 Nov - 28 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Aug | Banganga Municipality | ||
| 01 Dec - 12 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 02 Sep | Banganga Municipality |
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://nandana.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 Anapana 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 open for all teenagers aged 13-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
