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): 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, 8484834837, 8484837835, 8484839837, 8484831835
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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| 07 Apr - 22 Apr | Maintenance Period | Completed | Igatpuri |
For old students During the maintenance period, the center will undergo several important tasks, including thorough cleaning of the meditation hall, pagoda, dining hall, and all residences. Additionally, we will sun-dry cushions, mattresses, and pillows to ensure they remain in excellent condition. Those who are interested in serving with these tasks can register. |
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| 21 Apr - 29 Apr | Teenager (Girls) | Completed | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 23 Apr - 04 May | 10-Day | Completed | Igatpuri | ||
| 03 May - 11 May | Teenager (Boys) | Completed | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 07 May - 18 May | 10-Day | Completed | Igatpuri | ||
| 14 May - 22 May | Teenager (Girls) | In Progress | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 21 May - 01 Jun | 10-Day | In Progress | Igatpuri | ||
| Apply* | 25 May - 02 Jun | Teenager (Boys) | Girls - Closed Boys - Course Full Female Server - Closed Male Server - Open | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs |
| Apply* | 04 Jun - 15 Jun | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Servers - Open | Igatpuri | |
| 05 Jun - 13 Jun | Teenager (Girls) | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | ||
| Apply* | 09 Jun - 17 Jun | Teenager (Girls) | Girls - Course Full Boys - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs |
| 16 Jun - 24 Jun | Teenager (Boys) | CANCELLED | Igatpuri | ||
| Apply* | 18 Jun - 29 Jun | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Servers - Open | Igatpuri | |
| Apply* | 20 Jun - 28 Jun | Teenager (Boys) | Girls - Closed Boys - Course Full Female Server - Closed Male Server - Open | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs |
| 26 Jun - 29 Jun | 3-Day | CANCELLED | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| Apply* | 02 Jul - 13 Jul | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Servers - Open | Igatpuri | |
| 03 Jul - 06 Jul | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Jun | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| Apply* | 09 Jul - 17 Jul | Teenager (Girls) | Girls - Open Boys - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs |
| Apply* | 16 Jul - 27 Jul | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Servers - Open | Igatpuri | |
| Apply* | 20 Jul - 28 Jul | Teenager (Boys) | Girls - Closed Boys - Open Female Server - Closed Male Server - Open | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs |
| 30 Jul - 10 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 30 May | Igatpuri | ||
| 31 Jul - 03 Aug | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 24 Jul | Igatpuri |
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| 06 Aug - 14 Aug | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 06 Jun | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 13 Aug - 24 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Jun | Igatpuri | ||
| 17 Aug - 25 Aug | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 17 Jun | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 27 Aug - 07 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Jun | Igatpuri | ||
| 28 Aug - 31 Aug | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 Aug | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 03 Sep - 11 Sep | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 03 Jul | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 10 Sep - 21 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 10 Jul | Igatpuri | ||
| 14 Sep - 22 Sep | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 14 Jul | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 25 Sep - 03 Oct | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 25 Jul | Igatpuri |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
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| 26 Sep - 28 Sep | 2-Day | Applications accepted starting 19 Sep | Igatpuri |
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| 01 Oct - 09 Oct | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 01 Aug | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 04 Oct - 05 Oct | DS/Trustee Workshop | Applications accepted starting 04 Aug | Igatpuri | ||
| 08 Oct - 19 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 08 Aug | Igatpuri | ||
| 10 Oct - 16 Oct | Maintenance Period (SC) | Applications accepted starting 10 Aug | Igatpuri |
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| 17 Oct - 20 Oct | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 10 Oct | Igatpuri |
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| 21 Oct - 24 Oct | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 Aug | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 23 Oct - 31 Oct | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 23 Aug | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 25 Oct - 08 Nov | Maintenance Period | Applications accepted starting 25 Aug | Igatpuri |
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| 03 Nov - 11 Nov | Teenager (Girls) | Applications accepted starting 03 Sep | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 09 Nov - 10 Dec | 30-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Igatpuri |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements To apply Click here |
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| 13 Nov - 16 Nov | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 06 Nov | Igatpuri |
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| 19 Nov - 27 Nov | Teenager (Boys) | Applications accepted starting 19 Sep | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 30 Nov - 08 Dec |
Teenager (Girls) |
Applications accepted starting 30 Sep | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 11 Dec | Indian T-Meeting | Applications accepted starting 11 Sep | Igatpuri |
For old students |
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| 11 Dec - 14 Dec | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 04 Dec | Igatpuri |
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| 12 Dec | International T-Meeting | Applications accepted starting 12 Sep | Igatpuri |
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| 13 Dec - 15 Dec | AT Meeting | Applications accepted starting 13 Sep | Igatpuri |
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| 16 Dec | Trainer Workshop | Applications accepted starting 16 Sep | Igatpuri | ||
| 17 Dec - 20 Dec | AT Workshop | Applications accepted starting 17 Sep | Igatpuri |
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| 17 Dec - 25 Dec |
Teenager (Boys) |
Applications accepted starting 17 Oct | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs | |
| 24 December, 2025 - 04 January, 2026 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 24 Oct | Igatpuri | ||
| 28 December, 2025 - 05 January, 2026 |
Teenager (Girls) |
Applications accepted starting 28 Oct | Igatpuri | Age limit for teenager courses is 15–19 yrs |
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 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.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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 apply. 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.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
