in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.
- 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 Simanta
Number 200 Moo 1 Baan Nongsroi Tumbon Makok Aumphur Parsang Lampoon 51120
Thailand
Tel: [66] (089) 4494979 Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00 (GMT+7)
Email: info@simanta.dhamma.org
Website: http://www.simanta.dhamma.org
For Thai speakers please visit: www.thai.dhamma.org
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May - 20 May |
10-Day
Thai |
Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 23 May - 03 Jun | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 20 Jun - 01 Jul |
10-Day
Thai |
Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 04 Jul - 15 Jul | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 18 Jul - 29 Jul | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 01 Aug - 12 Aug |
10-Day
Thai |
Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 12 Aug |
1-Day
Thai |
Completed | Lamphun | For old students Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 15 Aug - 26 Aug | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 29 Aug - 09 Sep | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 12 Sep - 23 Sep | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 26 Sep - 07 Oct |
10-Day
Thai |
Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 10 Oct - 21 Oct | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 24 Oct - 04 Nov | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 07 Nov - 18 Nov | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 28 Nov - 09 Dec | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 14 Dec - 23 Dec | Satipatthana Sutta | Completed | Lamphun | For old students | |
| 26 December, 2012 - 06 January, 2013 | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan - 20 Jan | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 23 Jan - 03 Feb | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 07 Feb - 10 Feb | 3-Day | Completed | Lamphun | For old students Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 13 Feb - 24 Feb | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 27 Feb - 10 Mar | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 13 Mar - 24 Mar | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 24 Mar | 1-Day | Completed | Lamphun | For old students Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 29 Mar - 07 Apr | Satipatthana Sutta | Completed | Lamphun | For old students | |
| 10 Apr - 21 Apr | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 24 Apr - 05 May | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 05 May | 1-Day | Completed | Lamphun | For old students Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 08 May - 19 May | 10-Day | Completed | Lamphun | ||
| 05 Jun - 16 Jun | 10-Day |
 Course Full
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Lamphun | ||
| 19 Jun - 30 Jun | 10-Day |
Closed
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Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 03 Jul - 14 Jul | 10-Day |
Course Full
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Lamphun | ||
| Apply | 17 Jul - 28 Jul | 10-Day |
Women - Course Full Men - Open Servers - Closed
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Lamphun | |
| 31 Jul - 11 Aug | 10-Day |
Women - Closed Men - Closed Servers - Closed
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Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 11 Aug | 1-Day |
Closed
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Lamphun | For old students Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 14 Aug - 25 Aug | 10-Day |
Closed
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Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| Apply | 28 Aug - 08 Sep | 10-Day |
Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed
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Lamphun | |
| 11 Sep - 22 Sep | 10-Day |
Closed
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Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| 26 Sep - 29 Sep | 3-Day |
Closed
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Lamphun | For old students Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| Apply | 02 Oct - 13 Oct | 10-Day |
Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed
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Lamphun | |
| 16 Oct - 27 Oct | 10-Day |
Course Full
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Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only. | |
| 30 Oct - 10 Nov | 10-Day |
Closed
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Lamphun | Native Thai Speaking Only | |
| Apply | 13 Nov - 24 Nov | 10-Day |
Women - Open Men - Open Servers - Closed
|
Lamphun | |
| 27 Nov - 08 Dec | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting 31 May
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Lamphun | ||
| 11 Dec - 22 Dec | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting 14 Jun
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Lamphun | ||
| 22 Dec | 1-Day |
Applications accepted starting 25 Jun
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Lamphun | For old students | |
| 25 December, 2013 - 05 January, 2014 | 10-Day |
Applications accepted starting 28 Jun
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Lamphun |
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.simanta.dhamma.org/os. A user name and password will be required to access these pages.
Questions may be addressed to Email: info@simanta.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.
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.