Wheel of Dhamma

Dhamma Rasmi
Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Rasmi
Dhamma Rasmi, Pomona, Queensland, Australia
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English

Dhamma Rasmi ('Ray of Dhamma') is set in the sub-tropical hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, approximately 140 km north of Brisbane. Established in 1989, it is set in landscaped gardens within 60 acres of bushland inhabited by kangaroos and other native animals and birds. The centre accommodates up to 70 students.

To read more about Vipassana Meditation, visit the International Vipassana website for an introduction, or see our answers to commonly asked questions.
 

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

Address: Vipassana Centre Queensland, PO Box 119, Pomona. Queensland. 4568

Phone: +61 (0)7 5485 2452

Fax: +61 (0)7 5485 2907

Email: [email protected]

There may be some construction noise at the Centre, but every effort is being made to minimise it. 

The Centre is following current Queensland COVID Safe requirements. To view these, click here.  

Course applications open around 1pm (AEST) on the day the course opens.

Please apply to sit only one 10 day course.  Due to high demand, additional applications are unable to be processed.

 
Teenagers' and Children's Courses

Children's courses are for ages 8 to 12. Teenager courses are for ages 13 to 17.
Visit www.children.dhamma.org or contact Dan at [email protected] for further information about local children's and teens' courses.

For children's and teens' courses in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, see the Northern Rivers Gold Coast Vipassana course schedule.

2023 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
12 Mar Children Applications accepted starting 09 Feb Taringa, Brisbane Ages 8 - 12
Apply* 03 Apr - 04 Apr Children Open Pomona Ages 8 - 12
05 Apr Teen Applications accepted starting 05 Mar Pomona Ages 13 - 17
07 May Teen Applications accepted starting 06 Apr Taringa, Brisbane Ages 13 - 17
26 Jun - 27 Jun Children Applications accepted starting 26 Apr Pomona Ages 8 - 12
 
Short Courses
Short courses for old students are held in various locations in Queensland. Check the 'Location' section for details.
2023 Short Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply* 12 Feb 1-Day
English / Khmer
Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Short Wait List Springwood, Brisbane For old students
សូមទាក់ទងណារុនតាមលេខ0405 169 881ឬសុភណ័0430 108 129
Apply* 26 Feb 1-Day Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed Taringa, Brisbane For old students
Apply* 05 Mar 1-Day Open Southport For old students
12 Mar 1-Day
English / Khmer
Applications accepted starting 09 Feb Springwood, Brisbane For old students
សូមទាក់ទងណារុនតាមលេខ0405 169 881ឬសុភណ័0430 108 129
26 Mar 1-Day Applications accepted starting 23 Feb Taringa, Brisbane For old students
Apply* 31 Mar - 03 Apr 3-Day Women - Long Wait List Men - Short Wait List Female Server - Filling Up Male Server - Open Natural Bridge For old students

Non-Centre course in Gold Coast hinterland.
Dormitory accommodation.

09 Apr 1-Day
English / Khmer
Applications accepted starting 09 Mar Springwood, Brisbane For old students
សូមទាក់ទងណារុនតាមលេខ0405 169 881ឬសុភណ័0430 108 129
30 Apr 1-Day Applications accepted starting 30 Mar Taringa, Brisbane For old students
30 Apr 1-Day Applications accepted starting 30 Mar Pomona For old students
14 May 1-Day
English / Khmer
Applications accepted starting 13 Apr Springwood, Brisbane For old students
សូមទាក់ទងណារុនតាមលេខ0405 169 881ឬសុភណ័0430 108 129
28 May 1-Day Applications accepted starting 27 Apr Taringa, Brisbane For old students
11 Jun 1-Day
English / Khmer
Applications accepted starting 11 May Springwood, Brisbane For old students
សូមទាក់ទងណារុនតាមលេខ0405 169 881ឬសុភណ័0430 108 129
11 Jun 1-Day Applications accepted starting 11 May Pomona For old students
25 Jun 1-Day Applications accepted starting 25 May Taringa, Brisbane For old students
29 Sep - 02 Oct 3-Day Applications accepted starting 31 Jul Natural Bridge For old students
Non-Centre course
Gold Coast hinterland
Dormitory accommodation.
 
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.

2023 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply* 06 Feb - 08 Feb Work Period In Progress Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
08 Feb - 19 Feb 10-Day In Progress Pomona
Apply* 19 Feb Gardening Day Servers - Open Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

Apply* 19 Feb - 25 Feb Work Period Servers - Open Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
Apply 25 Feb - 18 Mar 20-Day Women - Filling Up Men - Short Wait List Female Server - Filling Up Male Server - Open Pomona For old students

Please see eligibility criteria at the bottom of the page.
Limited places available. Priority given to those who have not sat a 20 day course or have sat fewer times.

Vietnamese/English -speaking server needed

Apply* 18 Mar - 22 Mar Work Period Servers - Open Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
Apply* 19 Mar Gardening Day Servers - Open Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

Apply* 22 Mar - 02 Apr 10-Day Women - Closed Men - Closed Servers - Short Wait List Pomona
Apply* 06 Apr - 07 Apr Work Period Servers - Open Pomona For old students
Course preparation and maintenance.
Apply* 07 Apr - 16 Apr Satipatthana Sutta Women - Long Wait List Men - Short Wait List Female Server - Closed Male Server - Short Wait List Pomona For old students
Please see eligibility criteria at the bottom of the page.
16 Apr Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 14 Feb Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

Apply* 16 Apr - 19 Apr Work Period Servers - Open Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
Apply* 19 Apr - 30 Apr 10-Day New Women - Closed Old Women - Long Wait List Men - Long Wait List Servers - Short Wait List Pomona
Apply* 30 Apr - 03 May Work Period Servers - Open Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
Apply* 03 May - 14 May 10-Day New Women - Closed Old Women - Short Wait List Men - Short Wait List Servers - Open Pomona
15 May - 17 May Work Period Applications accepted starting 13 Feb Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
17 May - 28 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 18 Feb Pomona

Apply from 1-6pm (Qld) on 18 February.

19 May - 30 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 20 Mar Natural Bridge
Non-Centre course
Gold Coast hinterland
Dormitory accommodation.
28 May Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 28 Mar Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

28 May - 31 May Work Period Applications accepted starting 30 Apr Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
31 May - 11 Jun 10-Day Applications accepted starting 25 Feb Pomona
12 Jun - 14 Jun Work Period Applications accepted starting 13 Mar Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
14 Jun - 25 Jun 10-Day Applications accepted starting 11 Mar Pomona
25 Jun Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 25 Apr Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

28 Jun - 09 Jul 10-Day Applications accepted starting 25 Mar Pomona
09 Jul - 12 Jul Work Period Applications accepted starting 09 Apr Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
12 Jul - 23 Jul 10-Day Applications accepted starting 08 Apr Pomona
23 Jul Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 23 May Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

24 Jul - 26 Jul Work Period Applications accepted starting 24 Apr Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
26 Jul - 06 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 22 Apr Pomona
07 Aug - 09 Aug Work Period Applications accepted starting 08 May Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
09 Aug - 20 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 06 May Pomona
20 Aug Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 20 Jun Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

20 Aug - 23 Aug Work Period Applications accepted starting 21 May Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
23 Aug - 03 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 20 May Pomona
04 Sep - 06 Sep Work Period Applications accepted starting 05 Jun Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
06 Sep - 17 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 03 Jun Pomona
17 Sep Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 18 Jul Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

20 Sep - 21 Sep Work Period Applications accepted starting 17 Jun Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
21 Sep - 02 Oct 10-Day
English / Khmer
Applications accepted starting 18 Jun Pomona Khmer/English course. Priority is given to Khmer speakers.
02 Oct - 05 Oct Work Period Applications accepted starting 29 Jun Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
09 Oct - 18 Oct Work Period Applications accepted starting 06 Jul Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
18 Oct - 18 Nov 30-Day Applications accepted starting 21 Apr Pomona For old students
Please see eligibility criteria at the bottom of the page.
Limited places available. Priority given to those who have not sat a 30 day course or have sat fewer times.

18 Nov - 22 Nov Work Period Applications accepted starting 15 Aug Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
19 Nov Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 19 Sep Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

22 Nov - 03 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 19 Aug Pomona
01 Dec - 12 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 02 Oct Natural Bridge
Non-Centre course
Gold Coast hinterland
Dormitory accommodation.
04 Dec - 06 Dec Work Period Applications accepted starting 31 Aug Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
06 Dec - 17 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 02 Sep Pomona
17 Dec Gardening Day Applications accepted starting 17 Oct Pomona For old students

Virtual Trust meeting via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am.

For gardening, start with 8am group sitting in hall. All old students welcome.

17 Dec - 20 Dec Work Period Applications accepted starting 13 Sep Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
24 Dec - 26 Dec Work Period Applications accepted starting 20 Sep Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
26 December, 2023 - 06 January, 2024 10-Day Applications accepted starting 22 Sep Pomona
2024 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
09 Jan - 10 Jan Work Period Applications accepted starting 06 Oct Pomona For old students
Pagoda construction, course preparation and maintenance - all skill levels welcome to apply.
10 Jan - 21 Jan 10-Day Applications accepted starting 07 Oct Pomona
 
 

As a privacy measure, the online application form encrypts the information you provide us with before it is sent from your computer to our application server.


To access the Old Student Regional Site please click https://www.au.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.

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.

Children's 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.

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.

Teenagers' Anapana Courses are available for teens in different age ranges from 13-18 years old. Their parents/guardians do not have to be Vipassana 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.

 
 

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