Wheel of Dhamma

Bodhi Leaf

 
Sindhu
Dhamma Sindhu, Kutch, Gujarat, India
Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): Hindi / English

Dhamma Sindhu (“Ocean of Dhamma”) was established in 1991 on a quiet 14-hectare (35-acre) property very close to the Arabian Sea, near the village of Bada, 22 km west of the historic port city of Mandvi, in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. The gardens are filled with peacocks and songbirds, and the sea breeze keeps the temperature moderate. The pagoda contains 188 cells. The main meditation hall can seat 300 people, and there are three smaller halls. The center has 145 single rooms with attached bath, with space for another 40 students in shared accommodation. The nearest major town, Bhuj, is approximately two hours away by car; bus or taxi service is available.
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
Kutch Vipassana Centre - Dhamma Sindhu
Village-Bada; Tal.
Mandvi, District Kutch, Gujarat 370 475
India

Tel: [91](02834) 273 303
Fax: [91](02834) 224-488, 288-911
Email: [email protected]
 
Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Courses for young people.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
2020 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
07 Apr - 15 Apr 7-day Vipassana course for teens CANCELLED Kutch For Boys only. Agegroup between 15 years (Completed) to 19 years.
18 Apr - 26 Apr 7-day Vipassana course for teens CANCELLED Kutch For Girls only. Agegroup between 15 years (Completed) to 19 years.
06 May - 14 May 7-day Vipassana course for teens CANCELLED Kutch For Girls only. Agegroup between 15 years (Completed) to 19 years.
20 May - 28 May 7-day Vipassana course for teens CANCELLED Kutch For Boys only. Agegroup between 15 years (Completed) to 19 years.
 
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.
2020 Short Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
22 May - 25 May 3-Day CANCELLED Kutch For old students
25 Sep - 28 Sep 3-Day CANCELLED Kutch For old students
06 Nov - 09 Nov 3-Day CANCELLED Kutch For old students
24 Dec - 27 Dec 3-Day CANCELLED Kutch For old students
 
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.
2020 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
06 Apr - 17 Apr 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
19 Apr - 30 Apr 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
21 Apr - 29 Apr Satipatthana Sutta CANCELLED Kutch For old students
03 May - 14 May 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch Only For Female
17 May - 28 May 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch Only For Male
31 May - 11 Jun 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
14 Jun - 25 Jun 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
16 Jun - 24 Jun Satipatthana Sutta CANCELLED Kutch For old students
30 Jun - 08 Jul Satipatthana Sutta Completed Kutch For old students
1)Only for the students of Kutch
2) Age limit - Below 60 years
11 Jul - 22 Jul 10-Day In Progress Kutch For old students only
1) Only for the students of Gujarat
2) Age limit - Below 65 years
3) As per Covid-19 precaution guidelines
12 Jul - 23 Jul 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
26 Jul - 06 Aug 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
01 Aug - 01 Sep 30-Day CANCELLED Kutch For old students
Due to increasing cases of Covid-19 , we have decided to cancel the course.
01 Aug - 15 Sep 45-Day CANCELLED Kutch For old students
Due to increasing cases of Covid-19 , we have decided to cancel the course.
30 Aug - 10 Sep 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
01 Sep - 09 Sep Satipatthana Sutta CANCELLED Kutch For old students
13 Sep - 24 Sep 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
27 Sep - 08 Oct 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
11 Oct - 22 Oct 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
25 Oct - 05 Nov 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
05 Nov - 13 Nov Satipatthana Sutta CANCELLED Kutch For old students
16 Nov - 27 Nov 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
29 Nov - 10 Dec 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
13 Dec - 24 Dec 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
27 December, 2020 - 07 January, 2021 10-Day CANCELLED Kutch
 
 

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://www.sindhu.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.

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.

This is 7 Days Vipassana course for Teenagers of age group 15 to 19 years old.

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 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.