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
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply* | 06 Jul | 1-Day | Open | Bangalore |
For old students Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten day course. Timing - 9:30am to 4pm. Language - English and Kannada Registration compulsory |
| 13 Jul | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 09 Jul | Bangalore |
For old students Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten day course. Timing - 9:30am to 4pm. Language - English and Kannada Registration compulsory |
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| 20 Jul | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Jul | Bangalore |
For old students Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten day course. Timing - 9:30am to 4pm. Language - English and Kannada Registration compulsory |
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| 27 Jul | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 23 Jul | Bangalore |
For old students Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten day course. Timing - 9:30am to 4pm. Language - English and Kannada Registration compulsory |
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| 09 Oct - 12 Oct | 3 Days Course (Only for old students) | Applications accepted starting 09 Jul | Bangalore |
For old students Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten days course. Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
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| 25 Dec - 28 Dec | 3 Days course (Only for old students) | Applications accepted starting 25 Sep | Bangalore |
For old students Only for old students who have completed at least 1 ten days course. Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 02 Jul - 13 Jul | 10-Day | In Progress | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. | |
| Apply* | 16 Jul - 27 Jul | 10-Day | Course Full | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
| Apply* | 30 Jul - 10 Aug | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Female Server - Course Full Male Server - Open | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
| Apply* | 13 Aug - 24 Aug | 10-Day | Course Full | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
| Apply* | 28 Aug - 08 Sep | 10-Day | Course Full | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
| Apply* | 11 Sep - 19 Sep | STP (Only for old students) | Open | Bangalore |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements 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 daily for 2 hrs and the five precepts in their daily lives, at the very minimum from the time of applying to the course. |
| Apply* | 24 Sep - 05 Oct | 10-Day | Women - Course Full Men - Course Full Servers - Open | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
| 15 Oct - 26 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 15 Jul | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. | |
| 29 Oct - 09 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Jul | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. | |
| 12 Nov - 23 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 12 Aug | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. | |
| 26 Nov - 07 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Aug | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. | |
| 10 Dec - 21 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 10 Sep | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. | |
| 31 December, 2025 - 11 January, 2026 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 30 Sep | Bangalore | Upload latest photo, complete residential address, Date of birth, Education/Occupation, Emergency contact number to avoid rejection of applications. |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 16 Jan - 06 Feb | 20-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Jul | Bangalore |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements To apply Click here |
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| 16 Jan - 16 Feb | 30-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Jul | Bangalore |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements To apply Click here |
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.
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.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
