in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / German
The Austrian Vipassana Trust has been established in 2008 in order to serve the growing demand for Vipassana courses in Austria. From 2008 till 2010 three courses could be organized annually at rented sites with capacities of up to 150 persons. Since 2013 five are being organized yearly.
After having looked for a real estate property for several years, the Trust for Vipassana Meditation has found a suitable land in the region of Upper Austria the beginning of 2017. There, the Vipassana centre Dhamma Muditā will be built . Muditā means "joy". It will be the 13th centre in Europe offering 10-day or longer courses. It is a great opportunity to create and develop this centre, so that more people will have the opportunity to experience Vipassana and to deepen their practice.
Registration opens at about 9 pm in summer time and 8 pm in winter time (Vienna Time).
Applications will be ranked according to the time of registration. The system remembers the time you start the registration, so you have up to 30 minutes to complete your form thoroughly.
NEW participants can apply for ONE 10-day course only, OLD participants for TWO 10-day courses within 1 calendar year.
There must be a gap of at least 3 months between all courses (except 1- and 3-day courses and service).
Address:
Vipassana Trust Austria
Ottakringerstrasse 14/14
A - 1170 Wien
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://austria.dhamma.org/index.php?id=2847&L=0
Mobile: [+43] (0) 680 217 54 65
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The courses are held in accordance with the government-mandated Covid 19 requirements.
The upcoming courses and service days will be carried out with a reduced number of participants and with strict observance of the hygiene measures. Ensuring the health of the participants and the requirements of the authorities are crucial here. So, there can still be changes if the requirements of the federal states require it or if there is a security risk for the participants.
Currently: printed 3G (vaccinated, recovered or tested) proof, wearing a mask indoors (exceptions are at the meditation place and at the place in the dining hall), providing an emergency contact who can pick you up within 24 hours.
Participants are expected to follow these requirements meticulously.
Please check travel restrictions before applying!
Thank you for your understanding
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NEW participants can apply for ONE 10-day course only, OLD participants for TWO 10-day courses within 1 calendar year.
There must be a gap of at least 3 months between all courses (except 1- and 3-day courses and service).
Registration opens at about 9 pm in summer time and 8 pm in winter time (Vienna Time).
Applications will be ranked according to the time of registration. The system remembers the time you start the registration, so you have up to 30 minutes to complete your form thoroughly.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply* | 31 Oct | 1-Day | Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed | Graz |
For old students |
| Apply* | 31 Oct | 1-Day | Women - Long Wait List Men - Long Wait List Servers - Closed | Vienna |
For old students The registration closes 24 hours before the course starts. |
| Apply* | 31 Oct | 1-Day | Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed | Dhamma Mudita |
For old students After the course there is the possibility for questions to the teacher |
| 31 Oct | Children / Teens | CANCELLED | Neubau / NÖ | Children and Teenager from 8 - 16 years | |
| Apply* | 10 Nov - 21 Nov | 10-Day | New Women - Long Wait List Old Women - Short Wait List New Men - Long Wait List Old Men - Short Wait List Servers - Open | Jufa Waldviertel | |
| Apply* | 14 Nov | 1-Day | Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed | Dornbirn |
For old students Lake Constance region |
| 05 Dec | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 06 Nov | Dornbirn |
For old students Lake Constance region |
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| Apply* | 26 December, 2021 - 06 January, 2022 | 10-Day | Women - Closed New Men - Closed Old Men - Long Wait List Servers - Filling Up | St. Arbogast |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb - 27 Feb | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Dec | Jufa Waldviertel | ||
| 28 Feb - 11 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 28 Dec | Jufa Waldviertel |
Note that we only accepts applications submitted online. The online application form encrypts your information before it is sent from your computer to our application server.
To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://austria.dhamma.org/index.php?id=2791&L=0. 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.
Courses for children and teens are open for ages 8 to 18 years old (only Boys or only Girls).
