in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / Thai
Dhamma Sīmanta, Boundary of Dhamma, is the 6th Vipassana center to be established in this tradition in Thailand, opening in December 2009. It is located in the Makok district, Amphur Pa Sang, Lamphun province, 40 kilometers southwest of the city of Chiang Mai, and approximately 650 kilometers north of Bangkok. Surrounded by hills and adjoining fruit orchards and vegetable farms, the area is serene and quiet and most suitable for meditation practice.
- 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.
| Thailand Vipassana Centre - Dhamma Sīmanta 200 Moo 1 Baan Nongsroi, Tumbon Makok, Aumphur Parsang, Lamphun Province, 51120 Thailand Tel: [66] (099) 795 1494 Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00 (GMT+7) | For long courses at Dhamma Sīmanta, please contact Thai student please submit the application via www.thai.dhamma.org only. |
A student may apply to only one course at a time in Thailand regardless of the center location or waiting list status.
Thai student please submit the application via www.thai.dhamma.org only.
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| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 05 Feb - 26 Feb | 20-Day | Completed | Lamphun |
For old students Thai permanent residents only |
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| 02 Mar - 13 Mar | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | Thai speakers only | |
| 16 Mar - 27 Mar | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | Thai permanent residents only | |
| 30 Mar - 10 Apr | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply | |
| 14 Apr - 17 Apr | 3-Day | Completed | Lamphun |
For old students Thai permanent residents only |
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| 20 Apr - 01 May | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | Thai permanent residents only | |
| Apply | 18 May - 29 May | 10-Day | Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply |
| Apply | 03 Jun - 12 Jun | Satipatthana Sutta | Women - Open Men - FULL Servers - Closed | Lamphun |
For old students Thai permanent residents only |
| 15 Jun - 26 Jun | 10-Day | Course Full | Lamphun | Thai permanent residents only | |
| Apply | 29 Jun - 10 Jul | 10-Day | Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed | Lamphun | Thai permanent residents only |
| 14 Jul - 17 Jul | 3-Day | Closed | Lamphun |
For old students Thai speakers only |
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| Apply | 23 Jul - 13 Aug | 20-Day | Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed | Lamphun |
For old students Thai permanent residents only |
| 17 Aug - 28 Aug | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 19 May | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply | |
| 31 Aug - 11 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 02 Jun | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply | |
| 14 Sep - 25 Sep | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 16 Jun | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply | |
| 28 Sep - 09 Oct | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 30 Jun | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply | |
| 12 Oct - 23 Oct | 10-Day | Closed | Lamphun | Thai speakers only | |
| 27 Oct - 30 Oct | 3-Day | Closed | Lamphun |
For old students Thai speakers only |
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| 02 Nov - 13 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 04 Aug | Lamphun | Thai permanent residents only | |
| 16 Nov - 27 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Aug | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply | |
| 30 Nov - 11 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Sep | Lamphun | Thai permanent residents only | |
| 14 Dec - 25 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 15 Sep | Lamphun | For Thai permanent residents who can fully communicate in Thai (that is: without relying on interpreters) can apply |
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://simanta.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.
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.
