Wheel of Dhamma

Ahmedabad Vipassana Centre
Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Pitha
Dhamma Pīṭha, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): Hindi / English / Gujarati

Dhamma Pitha (also known as the Amdavad Vipassana Meditation Centre) means the Centre of dhamma in Pali.  The centre is located at Ranoda village, approximately 35 km from Amdavad and 3 km before the town of Dholka.  There are two Meditation Halls: The larger new hall sits approximately 250 students while the smaller hall can sit roughly 30 students.  The pagoda includes 107 private meditation cells for old students. There are 99 individual rooms with attached bathrooms and hot water facility. Instructions and discourses can be provided in over 40 languages.
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

Ahmedabad Vipassana Centre - Dhamma Pitha
Gurjar Vipassana Kendra 
Village: Ranoda, Ta. Dholka, Ahmedabad
Dist. Amdavad - Gujarat 
India

Registration & Information
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Emergency
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Short Courses
1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for old students.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
2023 Short Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
13 Mar - 15 Mar 2-DAY OLD STUDENTS ONLY Applications accepted starting 01 Mar Ahmedabad For old students
2-DAY OLD STUDENTS ONLY
 
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
25 December, 2022 - 05 January, 2023 10-Day Completed Ahmedabad
2023 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
11 Jan - 22 Jan 10-Day Completed Ahmedabad
25 Jan - 05 Feb 10-Day In Progress Ahmedabad
Apply* 08 Feb - 19 Feb 10-Day Women - FULL Men - FULL Servers - Open Ahmedabad
Apply* 22 Feb - 05 Mar 10-Day Open Ahmedabad
09 Mar - 12 Mar AT WORKSHOP
Shifted to Rajkot
CANCELLED Ahmedabad AT WORKSHOP
Shifted to Rajkot
16 Mar - 19 Mar TRUSTEE WORKSHOP
Shifted to Rajkot
CANCELLED Ahmedabad TRUSTEE WORKSHOP
Shifted to Rajkot
22 Mar - 02 Apr 10-Day Applications accepted starting 22 Feb Ahmedabad
05 Apr - 16 Apr 10-Day Applications accepted starting 05 Mar Ahmedabad
19 Apr - 30 Apr 10-Day Applications accepted starting 19 Mar Ahmedabad
06 May - 14 May STP Applications accepted starting 06 Apr Ahmedabad For old students
STP
17 May - 28 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 17 Apr Ahmedabad
31 May - 11 Jun 10-Day Applications accepted starting 30 Apr Ahmedabad
14 Jun - 25 Jun 10-Day Applications accepted starting 14 May Ahmedabad
28 Jun - 09 Jul 10-Day Applications accepted starting 28 May Ahmedabad
12 Jul - 23 Jul 10-Day Applications accepted starting 12 Jun Ahmedabad
26 Jul - 06 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 26 Jun Ahmedabad
09 Aug - 20 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 09 Jul Ahmedabad
23 Aug - 03 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 23 Jul Ahmedabad
06 Sep - 17 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 06 Aug Ahmedabad
20 Sep - 01 Oct 10-Day Applications accepted starting 20 Aug Ahmedabad
04 Oct - 15 Oct 10-Day Applications accepted starting 04 Sep Ahmedabad
18 Oct - 29 Oct 10-Day Applications accepted starting 18 Sep Ahmedabad
10 Nov - 21 Nov DIVALI Applications accepted starting 10 Oct Ahmedabad DIVALI
23 Nov - 04 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 23 Oct Ahmedabad
06 Dec - 17 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 06 Nov Ahmedabad
20 Dec - 31 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 20 Nov Ahmedabad
2024 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
03 Jan - 14 Jan 10-Day Applications accepted starting 03 Dec Ahmedabad
17 Jan - 28 Jan 10-Day Applications accepted starting 17 Dec Ahmedabad
02 Feb - 17 Feb Teacher's Self Course Applications accepted starting 02 Nov Ahmedabad For old students
To apply Click here
21 Feb - 03 Mar 10-Day Applications accepted starting 21 Jan Ahmedabad
 
 

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://pitha.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.

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.

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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