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Kancana
Dhamma Kañcana, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / Thai

Dhamma Kañcana means Gold of Dhamma. It is the fifth Thailand Vipassana center to offer courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.  The first ten-day course has commenced in November 2006. The center is situated on an area of 22 acres, in Amphur Sangklaburi, Kanchanaburi province, a western  border province between Myanmar and Thailand, about  330 kilometers from Bangkok, 5-6 hours drive.  The center is located on highlands, close to Sam-Yod Mountain – along the Tanowsri Range, about  228 meters above sea level.  It is surrounded by lush forests (Khao-Laem National Park and Naresuan Wild-Life Sanctuary) and Vachiralongkorn Dam.
How to Apply to Attend or Serve a Course
  1. Access the application form by clicking Apply for the desired course. Old students will be given the option to serve.
  2. Please carefully read the Introduction to the Technique and Code of Discipline which you will be asked to follow during your course.
  3. Fully and completely fill out all the sections of application form and submit it. An application is required to register for all courses.
  4. 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.
  5. If your application is accepted then we require you to confirm you will be attending in order to secure your place in the course.
Additional information
Thailand Vipassana Centre - Dhamma Kañcana
20/6 Moo 2  Wang Kayai, Tambon Prangpley, Sangklaburi District
Kanchanaburi Province, 71240
Thailand

Tel: [66](089) 742 8490 Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00 (GMT+7)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://kancana.dhamma.org

For long courses at Dhamma Kañcana , please contact
Email: [email protected]

Thai student please submit the application via

www.thai.dhamma.org only.

A student may apply to only one course at a time in Thailand regardless of the center location or waiting list status.

Thai student please submit the application via www.thai.dhamma.org only.
 
Ten Day & Other Courses
All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
2020 Ten Day & Other Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
02 Sep - 13 Sep 10-Day Completed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
16 Sep - 27 Sep 10-Day Completed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
02 Oct - 11 Oct Satipatthana Sutta Closed Kanchanaburi For old students
Thai speakers only
14 Oct - 25 Oct 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
28 Oct - 08 Nov 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
11 Nov - 22 Nov Special 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi For old students
Thai speakers only
25 Nov - 06 Dec 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
09 Dec - 20 Dec 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
23 December, 2020 - 03 January, 2021 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
2021 Ten Day & Other Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
06 Jan - 17 Jan 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
20 Jan - 31 Jan 10-Day Applications accepted starting 22 Oct Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
03 Feb - 14 Feb 10-Day Applications accepted starting 05 Nov Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
17 Feb - 28 Feb 10-Day Applications accepted starting 19 Nov Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
03 Mar - 14 Mar 10-Day Applications accepted starting 03 Dec Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
17 Mar - 28 Mar 10-Day Applications accepted starting 17 Dec Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
31 Mar - 11 Apr 10-Day Applications accepted starting 31 Dec Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
14 Apr - 25 Apr 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
28 Apr - 09 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 28 Jan Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
12 May - 23 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 11 Feb Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
02 Jun - 13 Jun 10-Day Applications accepted starting 04 Mar Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
16 Jun - 27 Jun 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
30 Jun - 11 Jul 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Apr Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
14 Jul - 25 Jul 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
28 Jul - 08 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 29 Apr Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
11 Aug - 22 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 13 May Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
25 Aug - 05 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 27 May Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
08 Sep - 19 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 10 Jun Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
22 Sep - 03 Oct 10-Day Applications accepted starting 24 Jun Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
06 Oct - 17 Oct 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
22 Oct - 31 Oct Satipatthana Sutta Applications accepted starting 24 Jul Kanchanaburi For old students
Thai permanent residents only
03 Nov - 14 Nov 10-Day Applications accepted starting 05 Aug Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
17 Nov - 28 Nov 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
Apply 01 Dec - 12 Dec Special 10-Day Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed Kanchanaburi For old students
Thai permanent residents only
15 Dec - 26 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 16 Sep Kanchanaburi Thai permanent residents only
29 December, 2021 - 09 January, 2022 10-Day Closed Kanchanaburi Thai speakers only
 
 

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://kancana.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.

Special 10-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.

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.