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
Dhamma Giri, meaing 'Hill of Dhamma' is one of the world's largest Vipassana meditation centres. It is co-located with the Vipassana Research Institute at Igatpuri in Maharastra, approximately three hours drive from Mumbai. The center offered its first course in 1976. Today tens of thousands of students study here every year. The centre's pagoda has over 400 cells for individual meditation.
- 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.
Vipassana International Acadamy -- Dhamma Giri
P.O. Box 6, Igatpuri 422 403
Maharashtra, India
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [91](02553) 244076, 244086, 244144, 244440
We are also available now on Whatsapp @ +91 8956297221 between 9:30 am until 5:30 pm IST (Monday - Saturday)
Please apply for courses here - schedule.vridhamma.org
To know the criteria to apply for courses please click the link : https://www.giri.vridhamma.org/#criteria . Note: Only confirmed students/servers are permitted to enter the centre premises. We are also available now on Whatsapp @ +91 8956297219, +91 8956297220 between 9:30 am until 5:30 pm IST (Monday - Saturday)See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 16 Aug - 27 Aug | 10-Day | Completed | Igatpuri | ||
| 21 Aug - 29 Aug | Teenager Course (Boys) | Completed | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years | |
| 30 Aug - 10 Sep | 10-Day | Completed | Igatpuri | ||
| 01 Sep - 04 Sep | 3-Day | Completed | Igatpuri |
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| 08 Sep - 16 Sep | Teenager Course (Girls) | Completed | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years | |
| 13 Sep - 24 Sep | 10-Day | Completed | Igatpuri | ||
| 18 Sep - 26 Sep | Teenager Course (Boys) | Completed | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years | |
| 27 Sep - 08 Oct | 10-Day | In Progress | Igatpuri | ||
| Apply* | 29 Sep - 02 Oct | 3-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Course Full Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Igatpuri |
For old students |
| Apply* | 06 Oct - 14 Oct | Teenager Course (Girls) | Girls - Course Full Boys - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years |
| 11 Oct - 22 Oct | 10-Day | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | ||
| Apply* | 12 Oct - 20 Oct | STP | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students |
| Apply* | 17 Oct - 25 Oct | Teenager Course (Boys) | Girls - Closed Boys - Open Female Server - Closed Male Server - Open | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years |
| Apply* | 21 Oct - 22 Oct | Dhamma server/Trustee workshop (In Hindi Language) | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri | |
| 23 Oct - 24 Oct | DS/Trustee Workshop | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | ||
| 27 Oct - 30 Oct | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 Oct | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| Apply* | 02 Nov - 10 Nov | Teenager Course (Girls) | New Girls - Closed Old Girls - Open New Boys - Closed Old Boys - Open Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years |
| Apply* | 08 Nov - 19 Nov | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
Dhammagiri 1) 8 to19 Nov.23 2) Vietnamese students can also apply for this course. One of the teachers can speak Vietnamese. |
| 11 Nov - 14 Nov | 3-Day | CANCELLED | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 17 Nov - 20 Nov | 3-Day | CANCELLED | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| Apply* | 17 Nov - 25 Nov | Teenager course( Boys) | Girls - Closed Boys - Open Female Server - Closed Male Server - Open | Igatpuri | |
| Apply* | 22 Nov - 03 Dec | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Servers - Open | Igatpuri | Vietnamese students can also apply for this course. One of the teachers can speak Vietnamese. |
| 23 Nov - 01 Dec | Teenager Course (Boys) | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years | |
| 04 Dec - 12 Dec | Teenager Course(Girls) | Applications accepted starting 04 Oct | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years | |
| 06 Dec - 17 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 06 Oct | Igatpuri | ||
| 07 Dec | CAT/Acharya Meeting | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | ||
| 08 Dec | Trainer workshop | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | ||
| 09 Dec - 11 Dec | AT meeting | CANCELLED | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 12 Dec - 15 Dec | AT Workshop | CANCELLED | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 14 Dec - 17 Dec | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 10 Dec | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 20 Dec - 31 Dec | 10-Day | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | ||
| 22 Dec - 24 Dec | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Dec | Igatpuri |
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| 24 December, 2023 - 24 January, 2024 |
30 Day Course (only for ATs, SATs and Ts) |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students To apply Click here |
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| 26 December, 2023 - 03 January, 2024 | Teenager Course (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 27 Oct | Igatpuri | Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 03 Jan - 14 Jan | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 03 Nov | Igatpuri | ||
| 05 Jan - 13 Jan | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 05 Nov | Igatpuri | ||
| 15 Jan - 23 Jan | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 15 Nov | Igatpuri | ||
| 16 Jan - 18 Jan | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Nov | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 21 Jan - 24 Jan | For AT's and Trustees | Applications accepted starting 21 Nov | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 28 Jan | Indian Acharya Meeting | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students Only for Indian CTs and Ts of Vipassana. To fill the application, please log in to Dipi AT-Portal. You may contact on [email protected] if not able to register through AT-portal. |
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| 29 Jan | International Aacharya meeting | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students Only for Ts of Vipassana. To fill the application, please log in to Dipi AT-Portal. You may contact on [email protected] if not able to register through AT-portal. |
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| 30 Jan | Centenary Year Programme | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students Only for ATs, SATs and Ts of Vipassana. To fill the application, please log in to Dipi AT-Portal. You may contact on [email protected] if not able to register through AT-portal. |
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| 31 Jan - 03 Feb | International AT meeting | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students Only for ATs, SATs and Ts of Vipassana. To fill the application, please log in to Dipi AT-Portal. You may contact on [email protected] if not able to register through AT-portal. |
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| 01 Feb - 04 Feb | 3-Day | CANCELLED | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 04 Feb | Global Pagoda Visit | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri | ||
| 05 Feb - 08 Feb |
AT workshop (In Hindi Language) |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students Only for Trainees, ATs, SATs and Ts of Vipassana. To fill the application, please log in to Dipi AT-Portal. You may contact on [email protected] if not able to register through AT-portal. |
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| 07 Feb - 15 Feb | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 07 Dec | Igatpuri | ||
| 09 Feb |
Trainer Workshop (In Hindi Language) |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
For old students Only for SATs and Ts of Vipassana. To fill the application, please log in to Dipi AT-Portal. You may contact on [email protected] if not able to register through AT-portal. |
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| 14 Feb - 25 Feb | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 14 Dec | Igatpuri | ||
| 17 Feb - 19 Feb | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 11 Feb | Igatpuri |
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| 21 Feb - 29 Feb | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 21 Dec | Igatpuri | ||
| 28 Feb - 10 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 28 Dec | Igatpuri | ||
| 02 Mar - 04 Mar | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 25 Feb | Igatpuri |
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| 07 Mar - 15 Mar | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 07 Jan | Igatpuri | ||
| 13 Mar - 24 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Jan | Igatpuri | ||
| 17 Mar - 25 Mar | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 17 Jan | Igatpuri | ||
| 27 Mar - 07 Apr | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Jan | Igatpuri | ||
| 01 Apr - 09 Apr | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 01 Feb | Igatpuri | ||
| 12 Apr - 20 Apr | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 12 Feb | Igatpuri | ||
| 22 Apr - 30 Apr | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 22 Feb | Igatpuri | ||
| 24 Apr - 05 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 24 Feb | Igatpuri | ||
| 02 May - 10 May | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 02 Mar | Igatpuri | ||
| 08 May - 19 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 08 Mar | Igatpuri | ||
| 12 May - 20 May | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 12 Mar | Igatpuri | ||
| 22 May - 02 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 22 Mar | Igatpuri | ||
| 23 May - 31 May | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 23 Mar | Igatpuri | ||
| 02 Jun - 04 Jun | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 May | Igatpuri |
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| 05 Jun - 16 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 05 Apr | Igatpuri | ||
| 07 Jun - 15 Jun | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 07 Apr | Igatpuri | ||
| 17 Jun - 25 Jun | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 17 Apr | Igatpuri | ||
| 19 Jun - 30 Jun | OSC | Applications accepted starting 19 Apr | Igatpuri | ||
| 27 Jun - 30 Jun | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 Jun | Igatpuri |
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| 03 Jul - 14 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 03 May | Igatpuri | ||
| 05 Jul - 13 Jul | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 05 May | Igatpuri | ||
| 15 Jul - 23 Jul | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 15 May | Igatpuri | ||
| 17 Jul - 28 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 May | Igatpuri | ||
| 26 Jul - 29 Jul | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 20 Jul | Igatpuri |
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| 31 Jul - 11 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 31 May | Igatpuri | ||
| 01 Aug - 04 Aug | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Jul | Igatpuri |
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| 07 Aug - 15 Aug | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 07 Jun | Igatpuri | ||
| 14 Aug - 25 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 14 Jun | Igatpuri | ||
| 17 Aug - 19 Aug | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 11 Aug | Igatpuri |
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| 22 Aug - 30 Aug | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 22 Jun | Igatpuri | ||
| 28 Aug - 08 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 28 Jun | Igatpuri | ||
| 02 Sep - 10 Sep | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 02 Jul | Igatpuri | ||
| 11 Sep - 22 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 11 Jul | Igatpuri | ||
| 12 Sep - 15 Sep | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 06 Sep | Igatpuri |
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| 18 Sep - 26 Sep | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 18 Jul | Igatpuri | ||
| 25 Sep - 06 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 25 Jul | Igatpuri | ||
| 03 Oct - 11 Oct | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 03 Aug | Igatpuri | ||
| 10 Oct - 18 Oct | STP | Applications accepted starting 10 Aug | Igatpuri |
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| 14 Oct - 22 Oct | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 14 Aug | Igatpuri | ||
| 19 Oct - 20 Oct | DS/Trustee Workshop | Applications accepted starting 19 Aug | Igatpuri | ||
| 25 Oct - 28 Oct | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 19 Oct | Igatpuri |
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| 01 Nov - 04 Nov | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Oct | Igatpuri |
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| 12 Nov - 20 Nov | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 12 Sep | Igatpuri | ||
| 20 Nov - 01 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 20 Sep | Igatpuri | ||
| 23 Nov - 01 Dec | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 23 Sep | Igatpuri | ||
| 04 Dec | Indian T Meeting | Applications accepted starting 04 Jun | Igatpuri |
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| 05 Dec | International T Meeting | Applications accepted starting 05 Jun | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 06 Dec - 08 Dec | Old Student Program | Applications accepted starting 06 Jun | Igatpuri |
For old students AT Meeting |
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| 06 Dec - 09 Dec | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 30 Nov | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 09 Dec | Trainer Workshop | Applications accepted starting 09 Jun | Igatpuri | ||
| 10 Dec - 13 Dec | AT Workshop | Applications accepted starting 10 Jun | Igatpuri |
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| 12 Dec - 20 Dec | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 12 Oct | Igatpuri | ||
| 18 Dec - 29 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Oct | Igatpuri | ||
| 23 Dec - 31 Dec | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 23 Oct | Igatpuri |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 01 Jan - 12 Jan | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Nov | Igatpuri |
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://www.giri.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 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.
30-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of six 10-day courses (one since their first 20-day course), one 20-day course, one Satipatthana Sutta 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.
