Wheel of Dhamma

Vipassana Meditation Center - Hyderabad, AP, South India
Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Khetta
Dhamma Khetta, Hyderabad - 500 070, Telangana, India
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): Hindi / English / Telugu

In 1975 Ratilal Mehta, a very spiritual businessman, after sitting a couple of courses with Goenkaji in Rajasthan, invited him to conduct a course in his newly constructed switch factory in Hyderabad. After a couple of courses being conducted there, he decided to construct a meditation centre in 2 acres of adjoining land.  Goenkaji named it Dhamma Khetta and the first course was conducted there in September 1976 – the first centre to conduct a course in this tradition.  Initially Goenkaji used to conduct two courses a year there, but later when he appointed Assistant Teachers, a course was conducted every month.  Gradually over the years, more land was donated and now the centre has almost 7 acres.

A spacious Dhamma Hall for 150 students and a Pagoda for 72 students were built in the early 1980’s.  Later a mini hall for 50 students, one hall for 30 students and another one for 75 students were built. Pagoda cells also have been increased to have a total of 125 cells.  There was accommodation for about 90 males and 75 females initially but as the buildings were very old they are being slowly upgraded and now there are 24 single and 15 double rooms on the female side and 20 double rooms and 12 single rooms on the male side.  7 more single rooms on the female side and 28 single rooms on the male side will be built in the future.  The kitchen and dining hall will also be upgraded after that.  Eventual the centre will cater to 75 male and 60 female students.  There are residences for 2 female AT’s and 4 male AT’s.

Two courses are conducted every month, starting on the 1st and 3rd wednesday except when there is a long courses of 30 and 45 days.  A childrens course is conducted on the Sunday that the course ends – twice a month.  There are many buses from the city to the centre.  The centre is 1km away from the main road (which leads to Nagarjuna Sagar).  The airport is 34 kms away and the various train stations in Hyderabad are between 20 to 22 kms away.

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

Vipassana International Meditation Centre - Dhamma Khetta
12.6km. Ibrahim-patnam Road,
Gurramguda Bus Stop,
Hyderabad, Telangana 500 070, India

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Land line: [+91] (40) 2424-0290 
Cell (Timings: 10.00AM To 01.00PM Only):  (+91) 9491594247
Fax: [+91](40) 2424-1746

To know course related updates of Dhamma Khetta, please click here.

 
Teenagers' and Children's Courses

1-Day Children's Course on last day of every 10 day course (usually on a Sunday). Age Group: 10 - 18 yrs.

Unless otherwise noted, all 1-Day Children's Courses are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to apply for Teenagers Courses:
  1. Click to read the Code of Discipline in 
Hindi or English
  2. Click to download the application form in Hindi / English
  3. Complete the application form; parent's signature is required
  4. Courier form to Dhamma Khetta, 12.6 km, Nagarjuna Sagar Road, Kusum Nagar, Hyderabad - 500070

2023 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply 05 May - 13 May 7-day Vipassana course for teens Girls - Open Boys - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed Hyderabad - 500 070 Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years
Apply 05 May - 13 May 7-day Vipassana course for teens Girls - Open Boys - Closed Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed Hyderabad - 500 070
Apply 18 May - 26 May 7-day Vipassana course for teens Girls - Closed Boys - Open Female Server - Closed Male Server - Open Hyderabad - 500 070 Age Criteria 15 to 19 Years
 
Short Courses

1 Day course Every Sunday for Old Students.

2023 Short Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
28 Jan - 30 Jan 2-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
Apply 02 Mar - 05 Mar 3-Day New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
02 Aug - 05 Aug 3-Day Applications accepted starting 15 Jun Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
25 Sep - 27 Sep 2-Day Applications accepted starting 15 Aug Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
04 Oct - 07 Oct 3-Day Applications accepted starting 15 Aug Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
01 Nov - 04 Nov 3-Day Applications accepted starting 15 Sep Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
 
Ten Day & Other Adult 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.
2022 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
02 Nov - 13 Nov 10-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 Please enter WhatsApp mobile number for knowing your status.
16 Nov - 27 Nov 10-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 Please enter WhatsApp mobile number for knowing your status.
30 Nov - 11 Dec 10-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 Please enter WhatsApp mobile number for knowing your status.
14 Dec - 25 Dec 10-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 Please enter WhatsApp mobile number for knowing your status.
28 December, 2022 - 08 January, 2023 Special 10-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
28 December, 2022 - 18 January, 2023 20-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
28 December, 2022 - 28 January, 2023 30-Day Completed Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
2023 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
02 Feb - 13 Feb 10-Day In Progress Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
02 Feb - 17 Feb Teacher's Self Course In Progress Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for old students
Apply 17 Feb - 28 Feb 10-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Telugu.
Apply 02 Mar - 13 Mar 10-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
Apply 15 Mar - 26 Mar 10-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Telugu.
Apply 28 Mar - 08 Apr 10-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
Apply 10 Apr - 21 Apr 10-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and Telugu.
23 Apr - 01 May Satipatthana Sutta Applications accepted starting 13 Feb Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
For old students
23 Apr - 04 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 13 Feb Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
05 May - 16 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Mar Hyderabad - 500 070
18 May - 29 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Mar Hyderabad - 500 070
26 May - 30 May Work Period Applications accepted starting 01 Apr Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for male students
Apply 31 May - 11 Jun Special 10-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
For old students
Apply 31 May - 21 Jun 20-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
For old students
Apply 31 May - 01 Jul 30-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
For old students
Apply 31 May - 16 Jul 45-Day Open Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
For old students
19 Jul - 30 Jul 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 May Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and telugu.
02 Aug - 13 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 15 May Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
16 Aug - 27 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jun Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and telugu.
30 Aug - 10 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 30 Jun Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
13 Sep - 21 Sep Satipatthana Sutta Applications accepted starting 15 Jun Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
For old students
13 Sep - 24 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jul Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and telugu.
29 Sep - 02 Oct Old Student Program Applications accepted starting 01 Jul Hyderabad - 500 070 For old students
only for Assistant teachers
04 Oct - 15 Oct 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Aug Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
18 Oct - 29 Oct 10-Day Applications accepted starting 15 Aug Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and telugu.
01 Nov - 12 Nov 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Sep Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
15 Nov - 26 Nov 10-Day Applications accepted starting 31 Aug Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and telugu.
29 Nov - 10 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 15 Sep Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and English.
13 Dec - 24 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 30 Sep Hyderabad - 500 070 Course will be conducted in Hindi and telugu.
 
 

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.khetta.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.

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.

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.

45-day Courses are open only to persons involved in Dhamma Service and Assistant Teachers who have completed a minimum of seven 10-day courses (one since their first 30-day course), two 30-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course, and have been practicing regularly for at least three 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.

This is 7 Days Vipassana course for Teenagers of age group 15 to 19 years old.

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.

Teacher's Self-Courses are open only to serious Old Students playing or likely to play an important role in the spread of Dhamma who are practicing Vipassana exclusively (not practicing any other meditation techniques), maintaining a daily practice of two hours per day, abstaining from killing, sexual misconduct, intoxicants and keeping other precepts to the best of one's ability. These requirements may change annually and admission subject to the discretion of S.N. Goenka.

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 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.

 
 

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