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 / Gujarati
Dhamma Jalashaya, which means the Reservoir of Dhamma, is located such that it has a shore of the Arabian sea on one side and a large reservoir of drinking water on the other side. The center has a meditation hall with the capacity to accommodate 100 students, 45 residence rooms for males, and 20 residence rooms for females. The first 10-day course at the center was conducted in March 2023.
- 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 Meditation Center - Nikol
Dhamma Jalashaya
49, Nikol Bandhara Road,
Village: Nikol, Taluka: Mahuva,
District: Bhavnagar – 364290
Gujarat, India
Phone: +91-94090 3240, +91-99090 26026
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://jalashaya.dhamma.org
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| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May - 11 May | 7-day Vipassana course for teens | Completed | Bhavnagar | For Boys age between 15 Years to 19 Years |
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| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug - 25 Aug | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 17 May | Bhavnagar |
For old students |
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| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May - 29 May | 10-Day | In Progress | Bhavnagar | ||
| Apply* | 15 Jun - 26 Jun | 10-Day | Open | Bhavnagar | |
| Apply* | 06 Jul - 17 Jul | 10-Day | Open | Bhavnagar | Old Date : 13.7.2025 |
| Apply* | 10 Aug - 21 Aug | 10-Day | Open | Bhavnagar | |
| 14 Sep - 25 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 22 Jun | Bhavnagar | ||
| 19 Oct - 30 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Aug | Bhavnagar | ||
| 16 Nov - 27 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Aug | Bhavnagar | ||
| 14 Dec - 25 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 15 Sep | Bhavnagar |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan - 29 Jan | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Oct | Bhavnagar | ||
| 08 Feb - 19 Feb | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Nov | Bhavnagar | ||
| 24 May - 04 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 22 Feb | Bhavnagar | ||
| 21 Jun - 02 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Mar | Bhavnagar | ||
| 19 Jul - 30 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Apr | Bhavnagar | ||
| 30 Aug - 10 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 31 May | Bhavnagar | Janmashtami | |
| 20 Sep - 01 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 28 Jun | Bhavnagar | ||
| 18 Oct - 29 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Jul | Bhavnagar | ||
| 08 Nov - 19 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Aug | Bhavnagar | Dipawali | |
| 13 Dec - 24 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 20 Sep | Bhavnagar |
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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 https://jalashaya.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.
