in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
Center Location: Website | Map
** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English
Surrounded by trees, grass and spring fed ponds, the center provides a supportive atmosphere where one can learn the practice of Vipassana meditation. This technique, discovered by Buddha twenty-five centuries ago, uses the breath and one's own body as the basis for developing concentration and insight. The courses provide a unique opportunity to direct one's attention inward, and set about a process of inner discovery through direct experience.
- 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.
Address: Illinois Vipassana Meditation Center -- Dhamma Pakasa
10076 Fish Hatchery Road Pecatonica, IL 61063
Email: info@pakasa.dhamma.org
Phone: [1] (815) 489-0420
Fax: [1] (360) 283-7068
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply* | Jul 15 | Children |
 Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For children ages 8 - 12 |
| Sep 01 - Sep 02 | Teen |
 Applications accepted starting Jul 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For teen girls ages 13 - 17 | |
| Sep 02 - Sep 03 | Teen |
Applications accepted starting Jul 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For teen boys ages 13 - 17 |
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09 - May 18 | Satipatthana Sutta | In Progress | Pecatonica, Illinois | For old students | |
| May 20 | Open House |
Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | ||
| Apply | May 23 - Jun 03 | 10-Day |
Women - Closed New Men - Long Wait List Old Men - Wait List Female Server - Wait List Male Server - Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | |
| Apply | Jun 06 - Jun 10 | 3-Day |
Women - Wait List Men - Filling Up Servers - Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For old students |
| Apply | Jun 13 - Jun 24 | 10-Day |
Women - Wait List Men - Wait List Servers - Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | |
| Apply | Jun 27 - Jul 08 | 10-Day |
Women - Wait List Men - Wait List Servers - Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | |
| Apply | Jul 09 - Jul 14 | Service Period Tentative |
Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For old students |
| Apply | Jul 18 - Jul 29 | 10-Day |
Women - Wait List Men - Filling Up Servers - Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | |
| Apply | Aug 01 - Aug 12 | 10-Day |
Women - Wait List Men - Open Servers - Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | |
| Apply | Aug 15 - Aug 26 | 10-Day |
Women - Wait List Men - Open Servers - Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | |
| Apply | Sep 05 - Sep 16 | 10-Day |
Open
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Pecatonica, Illinois | |
| Sep 19 - Sep 23 | 3-Day |
Applications accepted starting Jul 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For old students | |
| Sep 26 - Oct 07 | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting Jul 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | ||
| Oct 10 - Oct 21 | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting Aug 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | ||
| Oct 22 - Oct 28 | Service Period Tentative |
Applications accepted starting Aug 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For old students | |
| Oct 31 - Nov 11 | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting Aug 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | ||
| Nov 14 - Nov 25 | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting Aug 15
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Pecatonica, Illinois | ||
| Nov 28 - Dec 09 | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting Sep 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | ||
| Dec 12 - Dec 16 | 3-Day |
Applications accepted starting Sep 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois | For old students | |
| December 21, 2012 - January 01, 2013 | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting Sep 01
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Pecatonica, Illinois |
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.pakasa.dhamma.org/os. A user name and password will be required to access these pages.
Questions may be addressed to Email: info@pakasa.dhamma.org
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 above.
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 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.
Please see our Children's and Teens' webpage for more information.Satipatthana Sutta Courses have the same timetable and discipline as 10-day course. 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.
Service 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.