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Vipassana Meditation in Poland
Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Pallava
Dhamma Pallava, Dziadowice, Poland
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / Polish

Dhamma Pallava (meaning a sprout or bud of Dhamma) is a new meditation centre opened in September 2017. It can accommodate 110 students and 18 servers in single en-suite rooms. Located in central Poland in a quiet wooded area, it offers ideal conditions for meditating and serving.
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

Before contacting us, please read the answers in sections:  FAQ  and Questions and Answers. If you don’t find an answer, you can contact us:

 
Dhamma Pallava – Vipassana Meditation Centre
Dziadowice 3a, 62-709 Malanów, Poland
Website: www.pallava.dhamma.org
Email: info-at-pallava.dhamma.org
 

By phone, every day, from Monday to Saturday:

- For course registration: (+48) 505 830 915 – from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
- For questions to the centre directly: (+48) 504 340 425 – from 9:30 am to 11:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
- On the starting day of the course both the above numbers will be available from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

 
Ten Day & Other Courses
  • Registration opens at 6pm in summer and at 5pm in winter.
  • One person can be accepted only for one course at a time (in Dhamma Pallava or any other centre).
  • Please check the answers in FAQ section before you apply. Many of your possible questions might be answered there.
For those wanting to attend a 10-day course for the first time :
  • The course places and waiting list places are then allocated by first-come first-served rule.
  • Please note that only one registration form per person and per course is allowed, otherwise none of the forms will be taken into account.

 

For applications for German-English courses:
  • Apply in English on this page.
  • Apply in German through the German site and scroll down to "Kurse außerhalb des Zentrums".
  • Applications filled in Polish will not be accepted. 
2023 Ten Day & Other Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
01 Jan - 31 Dec Long-Term Service at Dhamma Pallava In Progress Dziadowice For old students
Long-Term Dhamma Service is a great opportunity to strengthen and deepen one’s practice of Vipassana by meditating and serving at the centre for longer periods of time. If you are interested, please send an email to: [email protected]
26 Aug - 13 Sep Sit & serve Completed Dziadowice For old students
02 Sep - 03 Sep Trust meeting Completed Dziadowice For old students
05 Sep - 09 Sep 3 day course
Polish / English
Completed Dziadowice For old students
09 Sep - 13 Sep Short Sit & Serve Completed Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
13 Sep - 24 Sep 10 day course
Polish / English
Completed Dziadowice
24 Sep - 27 Sep Short Sit & Serve Completed Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
Apply* 27 Sep - 08 Oct 10-Day Course
Polish / English
In Progress Dziadowice For new and old students
Apply* 08 Oct - 11 Oct Short Sit & Serve Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
Apply* 11 Oct - 22 Oct 10-Day Course
Polish / English
New Women - Closed Old Women - Short Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Short Wait List Servers - Open Dziadowice
Apply* 22 Oct - 25 Oct Short Sit & Serve Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
Apply* 25 Oct - 05 Nov 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Women - Closed Men - Closed Servers - Open Dziadowice
Apply* 05 Nov - 08 Nov Short Sit & Serve Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
Apply* 08 Nov - 17 Nov Satipatthana Sutta course
Polish / English
Women - Open Men - Filling Up Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
This course is open for students who have sat at least three 10-day courses, have not practiced any other meditation techniques since last 10-day course, have been practicing 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.
Apply* 17 Nov - 22 Nov Short Sit & Serve Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
Apply* 18 Nov - 19 Nov Trust Meeting Open Dziadowice For old students
Apply* 22 Nov - 03 Dec 10-Day Course
Polish / English
New Women - Closed Old Women - Long Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Short Wait List Servers - Open Dziadowice
Apply* 03 Dec - 06 Dec Short Sit & Serve Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
Apply* 06 Dec - 17 Dec 10-Day Course
Polish / English
New Women - Closed Old Women - Short Wait List New Men - Closed Old Men - Filling Up Servers - Open Dziadowice
Apply* 17 Dec - 22 Dec Short Sit & Serve Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
22 December, 2023 - 02 January, 2024 10 Day Course
English / Czech
Applications accepted starting 09 Oct Dziadowice

This is an English/Czech language course. Priority will be given to native speakers of the Czech/Slovak language and people living in the Czech Republic/Slovakia. Other applications will be processed after the 23 October. To apply please visit Czech Vipassana website : click here.

2024 Ten Day & Other Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
01 Jan - 31 Dec Long-Term Service at Dhamma Pallava Servers - Open Dziadowice For old students
Long-Term Dhamma Service is a great opportunity to strengthen and deepen one’s practice of Vipassana by meditating and serving at the centre for longer periods of time. If you are interested, please send an email to: [email protected]
02 Jan - 10 Jan Sit & serve Applications accepted starting 04 Oct Dziadowice For old students
04 Jan - 08 Jan 3-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 04 Oct Dziadowice For old students
10 Jan - 21 Jan 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 10 Oct Dziadowice For new and old students
21 Jan - 24 Jan Short Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 24 Oct Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
24 Jan - 04 Feb 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 24 Oct Dziadowice For new and old students
04 Feb - 09 Feb Short Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 07 Nov Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
09 Feb - 13 Feb 3-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 07 Nov Dziadowice For old students
13 Feb - 15 Feb Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 15 Nov Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
15 Feb - 01 Mar 14-Day Gratitude Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 15 Oct Dziadowice For old students
The 14-Day Gratitude Course was previously called the Teacher's Self Course. One of the qualities an old student develops as one meditates is gratitude - gratitude towards one’s teachers, S.N. Goenka and his wife, and towards the long tradition of Vipassana teachers, right back to the Buddha. This special course is open to serious old students fully established in this technique. Requirements include 3 x 10day courses plus one Satipaṭṭhāna course, being active in Dhamma service, trying to maintain two-hour daily practice since last 10-Day course, and trying to maintain the five precepts to the best of one's ability. The course follows the usual format of 3x group sittings with instructions in the day, but students work more independently and the teaching materials are drawn from the 20-day course. This is a half-way step to help students mature for long courses and serves to inspire students to work more deeply in Dhamma.
02 Mar - 03 Mar Trust Meeting Applications accepted starting 02 Feb Dziadowice For old students
03 Mar - 06 Mar Short Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 06 Dec Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
06 Mar - 17 Mar 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 06 Dec Dziadowice For new and old students
17 Mar - 20 Mar Short Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 20 Dec Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
20 Mar - 31 Mar 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 20 Dec Dziadowice For new and old students
31 Mar - 03 Apr Short Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 03 Jan Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
03 Apr - 14 Apr 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 03 Jan Dziadowice For new and old students
14 Apr - 27 Apr Sit & serve Applications accepted starting 27 Jan Dziadowice For old students
Preparation for EATM meeting. We need all support.
20 Apr - 21 Apr Trust Meeting Applications accepted starting 27 Jan Dziadowice For old students
27 Apr - 05 May European Assistant Teachers Meeting Applications accepted starting 27 Jan Dziadowice For old students
05 May - 11 May Sit & serve Applications accepted starting 11 Nov Dziadowice For old students
All support is needed to prepare Dhamma Pallava back for the courses.
11 May - 01 Jun 20-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 11 Nov Dziadowice For old students
20-day course is open only to 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.
02 Jun - 05 Jun Short Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 05 Mar Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
05 Jun - 16 Jun 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 05 Mar Dziadowice For new and old students
16 Jun - 18 Jun Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 20 Mar Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
18 Jun - 22 Jun 3-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 20 Mar Dziadowice For old students
22 Jun - 23 Jun Trust Meeting Applications accepted starting 20 Mar Dziadowice For old students
23 Jun - 27 Jun Short Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 27 Dec Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallva also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
27 Jun - 28 Jul 30-Day Course
English / German
Applications accepted starting 27 Dec Dziadowice For old students
30-day course is open only to 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. Students who speak neither English or German 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.
28 Jul - 31 Jul Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 30 Apr Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
31 Jul - 11 Aug 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 30 Apr Dziadowice For new and old students
11 Aug - 14 Aug Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 14 May Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
14 Aug - 25 Aug 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 14 May Dziadowice For new and old students
25 Aug - 28 Aug Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 28 May Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
28 Aug - 08 Sep 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 28 May Dziadowice For new and old students
08 Sep - 11 Sep Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 11 Jun Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
11 Sep - 22 Sep 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 11 Jun Dziadowice For new and old students
22 Sep - 25 Sep Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 25 Jun Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
25 Sep - 06 Oct Executive Course Applications accepted starting 26 Dec Dziadowice Business executives, government officials and other professionals have an opportunity to take a 10-day residential Vipassana meditation course for leaders. Vipassana is a practical, non-sectarian meditation technique that can provide executives with real benefits such as: improved concentration and mental clarity, decreased stress, increased energy and efficiency, greater balance when facing challenges.
06 Oct - 09 Oct Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 09 Jul Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
09 Oct - 18 Oct Satipatthana Sutta Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 09 Jul Dziadowice For old students
This course is open for students who have sat at least three 10-day courses, have not practiced any other meditation techniques since last 10-day course, have been practicing 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.
19 Oct - 20 Oct Trust Meeting Applications accepted starting 09 Jul Dziadowice For old students
20 Oct - 23 Oct Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 25 Jul Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
23 Oct - 03 Nov 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 25 Jul Dziadowice For new and old students
03 Nov - 06 Nov Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 06 Aug Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
06 Nov - 17 Nov 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 06 Aug Dziadowice For new and old students
17 Nov - 20 Nov Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 20 Aug Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
20 Nov - 01 Dec 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 20 Aug Dziadowice For new and old students
01 Dec - 04 Dec Short Sit & Serve Period Applications accepted starting 04 Sep Dziadowice For old students
The short-sit-&-serve-period in between courses is a good opportunity to give service and help at Dhamma Pallava also for those who do not have more time, but in this way get to learn more about service and the center.
04 Dec - 15 Dec 10-Day Course
Polish / English
Applications accepted starting 04 Sep Dziadowice For new and old students
15 Dec - 20 Dec Sit & Serve Applications accepted starting 20 Sep Dziadowice For old students
20 Dec - 31 Dec 10-Day Course
English / Czech
Applications accepted starting 07 Oct Dziadowice

This is an English/Czech language course. Priority will be given to native speakers of the Czech/Slovak language and people living in the Czech Republic/Slovakia. Other applications will be processed after the 23 October. To apply please visit Czech Vipassana website : click here.

 
 

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To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://pallava.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.

10-day Executive Courses are an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation especially for business executives and government officials where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. For more information please visit the Executive course website. 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 7:30am.


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.


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.


The 14-Day Gratitude Course was previously called the Teacher's Self Course. One of the qualities we develop as we meditate is gratitude - gratitude towards one’s teachers, Goenkaji and Mataji, and towards the long tradition of Vipassana teachers, right back to the Buddha.

The course is open to old students who are active in giving service. Requirements include 3 x 10day courses plus one Satipaṭṭhāna course, being active in Dhamma service, trying to maintain two-hour daily practice since last 10-Day course, and trying to maintain the five precepts to the best of one's ability. Local teacher’s recommendation is required. The course follows the usual format of 3x group sittings with instructions in the day, but students work more independently and the teaching materials are drawn from the 20-day course. This is a half-way step to help students mature for long courses, and serves to inspire students to work more deeply in Dhamma.

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.

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.

 
 

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