in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / French
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.
| All courses in France | Dhamma Mahi permanent center | Dhamma Nilaya | North West | North Est | Reunion Island | Children & Teenagers |
| Paris Area | South West | South Est |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 24 Nov | 1-Day | Completed | Etang salé (Réunion Island) |
For old students Contacts & Info: Véronique Tseng - 06 92 37 27 37 & [email protected]
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| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 02 Feb | 1-Day | Completed | Etang salé (Réunion Island) |
For old students Contacts & Info: Véronique Tseng - 06 92 37 27 37 & [email protected]
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| 04 May | 1-Day | Open | Etang salé (Réunion Island) |
For old students Contacts & Info: Véronique Tseng - 06 92 37 27 37 & [email protected]
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| Apply* | 16 Jul - 27 Jul | 10 Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Wait List New Men - Wait List Old Men - Open Female Server - Wait List Male Server - Open | Auberge des Cratères (La Réunion) |
New Course!! Priority to people living locally (Reunion/Africa)
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| Apply* | 29 Jul - 09 Aug | 10 Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Filling Up Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Auberge des Cratères (La Réunion) |
New Course!! Priority to people living locally (Reunion/Africa)
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As a privacy measure, the online application form encrypts the information you provide us with before it is sent from your computer to our application server.
To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://re.fr.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
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.
