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): English / Italian
- 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.
Address: Località Veriolo, Strada Prov.le 29, Lutirano - 50034 Marradi (FI), Italy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +39 055 804818
At this time all courses are suspended.
Later, if national regulations permit, we can reopen the courses only to a few students who meet certain requirements:
- currently living in Italy and able to use the Italian language (therefore only Italian registration forms will be accepted)
- do not fall into risk categories (i.e. do not suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems, respiratory problems, autoimmune diseases or tumour, or any other disease that may expose you to a higher risk and not to take any immunosuppressant drugs, not being pregnant, not having come into contact, as far as they know, with any person who has been ill or self-isolated or tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 30 days or has tested positive themselves , except in the case of two successive negative tests)
- to be able to arrive and leave the centre with your own means of transport or be able to leave by way of a contact who is available to pick you up on the same day in case you develop symptoms.
Each participant will be asked to carefully read the health protocol in force at the centre and to complete and carry a self-certification form with them; acceptance of these requirements will be essential in order to continue the registration process.
In addition, those who are confirmed on the course must bring sheets, meditation shawls/blanket (it may well be cold in the meditation hall) and masks.
In case of cancellation of the course, always a possibility should the situation worsen, students and servers will be informed by e-mail.
In this case, we will not be able to offer a replacement or alternative course.
We thank you for your understanding.
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Dhamma service at the meditation center (for old students only) Click on the icon below for further information on Dhamma service periods at the meditation center: 
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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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| 17 Jan - 07 Feb | 20-Day | CANCELLED | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 10 Feb - 14 Feb | 3-Day | Closed | Lutirano |
For old students Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 16 Feb - 27 Feb | 10-Day | Closed | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 27 Feb - 28 Feb | Association Meeting | Open | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 03 Mar - 14 Mar | 10-Day | Closed | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 14 Mar |
1-Day
English |
Applications accepted starting 28 Feb | Ajdovščina |
For old students |
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| 17 Mar - 28 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Feb | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 31 Mar - 11 Apr | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Feb | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 04 Apr |
1-Day
English |
Applications accepted starting 21 Mar | Ljubljana |
New Course!!For old students |
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| 14 Apr - 23 Apr | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 28 Feb | Lutirano |
For old students N.B.: please, see the requirements for the participation at the bottom of this page. |
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| 24 Apr - 03 May | Work Period | Open | Lutirano |
For old students Click here for further information (please use the old student web site username/password) |
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| 04 May - 15 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 20 Mar | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 15 May - 16 May | Association Meeting | Open | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 16 May |
1-Day
English |
Applications accepted starting 02 May | Jesenice |
For old students |
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| 19 May - 30 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 04 Apr | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 02 Jun - 13 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Apr | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 06 Jun |
1-Day
English |
Applications accepted starting 23 May | Ajdovščina |
For old students |
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| 16 Jun - 20 Jun | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 02 May | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 21 Jun - 27 Jun | Work Period | Open | Lutirano |
For old students Click here for further information (please use the old student web site username/password) |
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| 28 Jun - 07 Jul | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 12 May | Lutirano |
For old students N.B.: please, see the requirements for the participation at the bottom of this page. |
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| 08 Jul - 12 Jul | European Trustees and Dhamma Servers Meeting (ETDM) | Open | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 08 Jul - 13 Jul | Work Period | Open | Lutirano |
For old students Click here for further information (please use the old student web site username/password) |
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| 14 Jul - 25 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 30 May | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 28 Jul - 08 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Jun | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 11 Aug - 22 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Jun | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 25 Aug - 05 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 11 Jul | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 06 Sep - 13 Sep | Work Period | Open | Lutirano |
For old students Click here for further information (please use the old student web site username/password) |
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| 12 Sep |
1-Day
English |
Applications accepted starting 29 Aug | Jesenice |
For old students |
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| 14 Sep - 25 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 31 Jul | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 25 Sep - 26 Sep | Association Meeting | Open | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 28 Sep - 02 Oct | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 14 Aug | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 06 Oct - 17 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 22 Aug | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 10 Oct |
1-Day
English |
Applications accepted starting 26 Sep | Ajdovščina |
For old students |
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| 20 Oct - 31 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 05 Sep | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 03 Nov - 14 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 19 Sep | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 17 Nov - 28 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 03 Oct | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 01 Dec - 05 Dec | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 Oct | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 07 Dec - 18 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 23 Oct | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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| 12 Dec |
1-Day
English |
Applications accepted starting 28 Nov | Ljubljana |
New Course!!For old students |
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| 18 Dec - 19 Dec | Association Meeting | Open | Lutirano |
For old students |
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| 20 Dec - 24 Dec | Work Period | Open | Lutirano |
For old students Click here for further information (please use the old student web site username/password) |
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| 26 December, 2021 - 06 January, 2022 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 11 Nov | Lutirano |
Only candidates currently living in Italy in Italy who know the Italian language, who do not have health conditions making them at risk. If you meet these requirements and want to apply, go to the page in Italian, application forms in English will not be considered. |
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://atala.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.
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.
Applications must be submitted well in advance as processing may take some time. Students who speak neither English nor one of the other announced course languages may apply for the course, however acceptance into the course will depend on the availability of required course materials, suitable translators and permission of the teacher conducting the 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.
Work 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.
