Wheel of Dhamma

Vipassana Meditation Centre
Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Sobha
Dhamma Sobhā, Kosgama, Kŏḷamba, Sri Lanka
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / Sinhala

Dhamma Sobhā, meaning 'Radiance of Dhamma', is the second Vipassana Centre in Sri Lanka. Being established in Kosgama village, about 47 kms from Colombo on the Colombo-Ratnapura Road, the Centre is to be built on six acres of land in picturesque surroundings, encircled by a range of mountains. The Centre is easily accessible by road and rail. On a clear day, one can see the sacred Adam’s Peak commonly referred to as Sri Pada, with the imprint of the footprint of the Buddha at its summit. 
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

Vipassana Meditation Centre - Dhamma Sobha
Balika Vidyala Road
Pahala Kosgama, Sri Lanka

Email: [email protected]
Phone: [94] (36) 225-3955

 
Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Courses for young people.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
2023 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
29 Sep Children / Teens Completed Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
28 Oct Children / Teens Completed Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
26 Nov Children / Teens Completed Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
26 Dec Children / Teens Open Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
2024 Teenagers' and Children's Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
25 Jan Children / Teens Open Kosgama English / Sinhala
25 Jan Children / Teens Open Kosgama
23 Feb Children / Teens Open Kosgama English / Sinhala
24 Mar Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Feb Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
23 Apr Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Mar Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
23 May Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Apr Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
21 Jun Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 May Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
20 Jul Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Jun Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
19 Aug Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Jul Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
17 Sep Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Aug Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
17 Oct Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Sep Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
15 Nov Children / Teens Applications accepted starting 01 Oct Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
 
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
29 Sep 1-Day Completed Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
Goenkaji memorial program.
28 Oct 1-Day Completed Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
26 Nov 1-Day Completed Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
Apply 26 Dec 1-Day New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
2024 Short Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply 04 Jan - 07 Jan 3-Day New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
Apply 04 Jan - 07 Jan 3-Day Open Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
Apply 25 Jan 1-Day Open Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
Apply 23 Feb 1-Day Open Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
Apply 01 Mar - 03 Mar 2-Day New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
24 Mar 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Feb Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
23 Apr 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Mar Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
23 May 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Apr Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
21 Jun 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 May Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
28 Jun - 30 Jun 2-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Apr Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
20 Jul 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jun Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
19 Aug 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jul Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
05 Sep - 08 Sep 3-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jul Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
17 Sep 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Aug Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
17 Oct 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Sep Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
01 Nov - 03 Nov 2-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Sep Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
15 Nov 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Oct Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
14 Dec 1-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Nov Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
 
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
13 Sep - 24 Sep 10-Day Completed Kosgama English / Sinhala
01 Oct - 12 Oct 10-Day Completed Kosgama English / Tamil
16 Oct - 27 Oct 10-Day Completed Kosgama English / Sinhala
08 Nov - 19 Nov 10-Day Completed Kosgama English / Sinhala
01 Dec - 12 Dec 10-Day In Progress Kosgama English / Sinhala
05 Dec - 16 Dec 10-Day
Non-Center Course in Jaffna.
In Progress Kosgama Tamil/English
Non-Center Course
Location: Fatima Retreat House,
Pandatharippu, Jaffna.
Apply 16 Dec - 24 Dec Satipatthana Sutta New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Open Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
2024 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply 20 Jan - 31 Jan 10-Day Open Kosgama English / Sinhala
In honor of the centennial birthday of our beloved teacher S. N. Goenka.
Apply 11 Feb - 22 Feb 10-Day Open Kosgama English / Sinhala
Apply 10 Mar - 21 Mar 10-Day Open Kosgama Tamil / English
30 Mar - 10 Apr 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jan Kosgama English/Sinhala. For Bhikkhus and Male Yogis only
18 Apr - 29 Apr 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Feb Kosgama English / Sinhala
04 May - 11 May Satipatthana Sutta Applications accepted starting 01 Mar Kosgama For old students
English / Sinhala
17 May - 28 May 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Mar Kosgama English / Sinhala
06 Jun - 17 Jun 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Apr Kosgama English / Sinhala
05 Jul - 16 Jul 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 May Kosgama English / Sinhala
06 Aug - 17 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jun Kosgama English / Sinhala
06 Aug - 17 Aug 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jun Kosgama English / Sinhala
19 Sep - 30 Sep 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Jul Kosgama English / Sinhala
05 Oct - 16 Oct 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Aug Kosgama English / Sinhala
Apply 19 Nov - 30 Nov 10-Day Open Kosgama English / Tamil
14 Dec 10-Day Applications accepted starting 01 Nov Kosgama English / Sinhala
From 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for children aged between 08-12 and 13-17 years. Please check with the Centre if the program is being held as planned.
Apply 17 Dec - 28 Dec 10-Day Open Kosgama English / Sinhala
 
 

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://sobha.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.


Children's Anapana 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.

Teenagers' Anapana Courses are open for all teenagers aged 13-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be 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.


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.


 
 

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