in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
Non-Centre Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): Hindi / English / Marathi
Air conditioned Dhamma hall and One mini Dhamma hall for Vipassana meditation and an Air-conditioned Dormitory for residing, Single and Double occupancy rooms with attached bathroom and toilet.
- 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.
Vasai Virar Vipassana Samiti,
Mayfair Virar Garden, Complex Gate 1,
Bolinj Karodi,
Virar
Pin - 401303
Maharashtra
India
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://vasai-virar.in.dhamma.org
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | 15 Nov | 1-Day | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 |
For old students Course Timings - 10 AM to 4 PM. Old student can come 7.30 AM for meditation and Dhamma service. |
| Apply* | 29 Nov | 1-Day | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 |
For old students Course Timings - 10 AM to 4 PM. Old student can come 7.30 AM for meditation and Dhamma service. |
| Apply* | 20 Dec | 1-Day | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 |
For old students Course Timings - 10 AM to 4 PM. Old student can come 7.30 AM for meditation and Dhamma service. |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | 17 Jan | 1-Day | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 |
For old students Course Timings - 10 AM to 4 PM. Old student can come 7.30 AM for meditation and Dhamma service. |
| Apply* | 21 Jan - 24 Jan | For male students only. | Women - Closed New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Women - Closed Servers - Men - Open | Virar Pincode :401303 |
For old students Accommodation - Dormitory type ( air conditioned) & 2-sharing room attached toilet. |
| 21 Feb | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 31 Dec | Virar Pincode :401303 |
For old students Course Timings -10 Am to 4 PM. Old student can come 7.30 AM for meditation and Dhamma service. |
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| 21 Mar | 1-Day | Applications accepted starting 30 Nov | Virar Pincode :401303 |
For old students |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | 19 Dec - 30 Dec | For female students only. | Women - Open Men - Closed Servers - Women - Open Servers - Men - Closed | Virar Pincode :401303 |
Accomodation - dormitory type ( Air Conditioned) & 2 sharing room with attached toilets. |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | 13 Feb - 24 Feb | For Male students only. | Women - Closed Men - Open Servers - Women - Closed Servers - Men - Open | Virar Pincode :401303 | Accomodation- dormitory type ( Air Conditioned) & 2 sharing room with attached toilets. |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | 15 Nov | Children / Teens | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 | |
| Apply* | 15 Nov | Children / Teens | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 | Age group is 10 to 16 years. |
| Apply* | 20 Nov - 28 Nov |
Teenager course (Boys) Age eligibility # 16 - 20 years. |
Girls - Closed Boys - Open Servers - Women - Closed Servers - Men - Open | Virar Pincode :401303 | Accomodation - Dormitory type (Air Conditioned) and 2-sharing room with attached toilet. |
| Apply* | 06 Dec | Children / Teens | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 | For children of 9 to 17 years. Please apply online. Course time:10 am to 2.30 pm. Reporting time:9.30 am. Benefits: Mind concentration increases. Memory increases. Fear, Anger decreases etc |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | 03 Jan | Children / Teens | Open | Virar Pincode :401303 | For children of 9 to 17 years. Please apply online. Course time:10 am to 2.30 pm. Reporting time:9.30 am. Benefits: Mind concentration increases. Memory increases. Fear, Anger decreases etc |
| 07 Mar | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 30 Nov | Virar Pincode :401303 | ||
| 02 May | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 01 Feb | Virar Pincode :401303 | For children of 9 to 17 years. Please apply online. Course time:10 am to 2.30 pm. Reporting time:9.30 am. Benefits: Mind concentration increases. Memory increases. Fear, Anger decreases etc | |
| 06 Jun | Children / Teens | Applications accepted starting 08 Mar | Virar Pincode :401303 | For children of 9 to 17 years. Please apply online. Course time:10 am to 2.30 pm. Reporting time:9.30 am. Benefits: Mind concentration increases. Memory increases. Fear, Anger decreases etc |
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://vasai-virar.in.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 generally open for all children aged 8-12 years old who wish to learn to meditate. However there are local variations in age range, so please check the schedule.
Teenagers' Anapana Courses are generally open for all teenagers aged 13-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. However, there are local variations in age range. In India and a few other countries there are also 7-day Vipassana courses for older teenagers. Please check the schedule for details.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
