in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
Centre Location: Website | Map
Foreign Students to note: Teaching is available only in English, Hindi and Kannada at the centre
Dhamma Paphulla, meaning ‘Cheerfulness of Dhamma’, is about 30 km from the major city of Bengaluru on a 10-acre land. Located in a very tranquil area, with farmland on one side and forestland on another side, the centre is on a gently sloping piece of land in rustic surroundings, enjoys moderate climate year round and is easily accessible by city buses. The centre has a main meditation hall that can accommodate about 100 meditators and two mini halls that can seat 30 meditators each.
- 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.
Dhamma Paphulla,Bengaluru Vipassana Meditation and Research Centre, Alur Village, Dasanapura Hobli, Bengaluru (Bangalore), North Taluk 562123, India.Email: [email protected], Contacts: For Registration enquiry: +91 6361763217, +91 6360587970; For general enquiry: +91 9972588377, (call timings : "9:30AM to 2.30PM" & "3:30PM to 5:30PM" IST) Sunday Holiday.
Please apply for courses here - schedule.vridhamma.org
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. Send a copy of filled and signed copy of the form to Email ID :- [email protected]
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 19 Nov | Children / Teens | Completed | Bangalore |
Time: 9:30 AM – 3.30 PM Age Group: 10-19 years Course Language: English and Kannada Kindly register for the course by filling up the below google form (copy and paste below URL in browser to access form): https://forms.gle/8gqeEHk4NkQ65ZaQ8 In case you have any queries, you may call/whatsapp 9611909013, 8284897009 |
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| 17 Dec | Children / Teens | Open | Bangalore |
Time: 9:30 AM – 3.30 PM Age Group: 10-19 years Course Language: English and Kannada Kindly register for the course by filling up the below google form (copy and paste below URL in browser to access form): https://forms.gle/8gqeEHk4NkQ65ZaQ8 In case you have any queries, you may call/whatsapp 9611909013, 8284897009 |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 08 May - 16 May | 7-day Vipassana course for teens | Applications accepted starting 08 Feb | Bangalore | Only for Boys aged between 15 to 19 years |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 12 Nov | 1-Day | Completed | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 11-Nov-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
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| 19 Nov | 1-Day | Completed | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 18-Nov-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
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| 26 Nov | 1-Day | Completed | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 25-Nov-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
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| 03 Dec | 1-Day | Completed | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 02-Dec-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
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| 10 Dec | 1-Day | In Progress | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 09-Dec-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
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| 17 Dec | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Dec | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 16-Dec-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
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| 24 Dec | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 20 Dec | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 23-Dec-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
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| 31 Dec | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Dec | Bangalore |
For old students "Registration is compulsory", last date for registration 30-Dec-2023 (till 5PM only) Timings - 9.45AM to 4.30PM Course Language: English & Kannada. (Students are required to report for the course by 9.45AM) |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply* | 01 Feb - 04 Feb | 3-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Course Full Female Server - Open Male Server - Closed | Bangalore |
For old students Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten days course. 1. Upload latest photograph 2. Provide complete current residential address with phone number 3. Education details / Work details 4. Emergency contact person name and number. |
| 26 Sep - 29 Sep | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 28 Jun | Bangalore |
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| 26 Dec - 29 Dec | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Sep | Bangalore |
For old students |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 08 Nov - 19 Nov | 10-Day | Completed | Bangalore | ||
| 22 Nov - 03 Dec | 10-Day | Completed | Bangalore | ||
| 06 Dec - 17 Dec | 10-Day | In Progress | Bangalore | ||
| Apply* | 20 Dec - 31 Dec | 10-Day | Course Full | Bangalore | Applications on waitlist will know the status only by Dec 14th due to limited capacity. |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply* | 03 Jan - 14 Jan | 10-Day | Course Full | Bangalore | |
| Apply* | 17 Jan - 28 Jan | 10-Day | Course Full | Bangalore | |
| 07 Feb - 28 Feb | 20-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Bangalore |
For old students To apply Click here |
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| 07 Feb - 09 Mar | 30-Day | New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open | Bangalore |
For old students To apply Click here |
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| 13 Mar - 24 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 14 Dec | Bangalore |
1. Upload latest photograph 2. Provide current complete residential address with phone number 3. Education details / Work details 4. Emergency contact person name and number. Applications received for serving will not be transferred for sitting. Applications are accepted for the entire duration of the course. |
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| 27 Mar - 07 Apr | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 28 Dec | Bangalore |
1. Upload latest photograph 2. Provide current complete residential address with phone number 3. Education details / Work details 4. Emergency contact person name and number. Applications received for serving will not be transferred for sitting |
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| 12 Apr - 20 Apr | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 13 Jan | Bangalore |
For old students 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. |
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| 24 Apr - 05 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 25 Jan | Bangalore |
1. Upload latest photograph 2. Provide current complete residential address with phone number 3. Education details / Work details 4. Emergency contact person name and number. Applications received for serving will not be transferred for sitting |
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| 20 May - 31 May | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 20 Feb | Bangalore |
1. Upload latest photograph 2. Provide current complete residential address with phone number 3. Education details / Work details 4. Emergency contact person name and number. Applications received for serving will not be transferred for sitting |
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| 05 Jun - 16 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 07 Mar | Bangalore | ||
| 19 Jun - 30 Jun | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 21 Mar | Bangalore | ||
| 03 Jul - 14 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 04 Apr | Bangalore | ||
| 17 Jul - 28 Jul | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Apr | Bangalore | ||
| 14 Aug - 25 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 May | Bangalore | ||
| 28 Aug - 05 Sep | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 30 May | Bangalore |
For old students 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. |
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| 11 Sep - 22 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 13 Jun | Bangalore | ||
| 03 Oct - 14 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 05 Jul | Bangalore | ||
| 16 Oct - 27 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Jul | Bangalore | ||
| 30 Oct - 10 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Aug | Bangalore | ||
| 13 Nov - 24 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 15 Aug | Bangalore | ||
| 27 Nov - 08 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Aug | Bangalore | ||
| 11 Dec - 22 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 12 Sep | Bangalore |
Note: Those who are interseted in offering Dhamma Seva are requested to fill this form and send a scanned copy to [email protected].
To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://paphulla.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.
Children's Anapana Courses are open for all children aged 8-12 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators.
Teenagers' Anapana Courses are open for all teenagers aged 13-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators.
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.
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.
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.
