in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
Course Schedule
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / Portuguese
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.
Address: Centro de Meditação Vipassana - Dhamma Santi
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: [55] (21) 98112-3089
| All Brazil Courses | Minas Gerais | Nordeste | Parana | Planalto Central (Brasilia) | Dhamma Sarana (São Paulo) | Dhamma Punnamã | Santa Catarina |
Students of 10-Day courses (non servers): priority granted to new students and old students who haven’t sat recently.
Opening inscriptions schedule: on the stipulated date, approximately at 5 a.m. local time (Brasília Standard Time)
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See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| Apply | 06 Sep - 30 Oct | Work Period | In Progress | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
For old students It is possible to serve parttime. Please indicate the period (dates) when you may be able to serve. |
| Apply | 20 Sep |
1-Day Course for old students |
New Women - Closed Old Women - Open New Men - Closed Old Men - Open Servers - Closed | Humaíta - Rio de Janeiro/RJ |
For old students 1-Day course in Humaitá - Rio de Janeiro/RJ |
| 30 Oct - 02 Nov | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 20 Sep | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
For old students The course ends on the last day around 5 p.m. |
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| 03 Nov - 04 Nov | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 20 Sep | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 04 Nov - 15 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Sep | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 15 Nov - 18 Nov | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 02 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 18 Nov - 29 Nov | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 02 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 29 Nov - 02 Dec | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 02 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 02 Dec - 13 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 09 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 13 Dec - 16 Dec | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 30 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 16 Dec - 27 Dec | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 30 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 27 Dec - 30 Dec | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 30 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 30 December, 2026 - 10 January, 2027 | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 31 Oct | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
In this end-of-year course, we prioritize accepting new or old students who have NOT taken a 10-day course, Satipatthana, or a longe course during the past year, whether in Brazil or other locations around the world. |
| Attend / Serve | Dates | Course Type | Status | Location | Comments |
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| 13 Jan - 24 Jan | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 27 Nov | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 24 Jan - 28 Jan | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 20 Dec | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 28 Jan - 31 Jan | 3-Day | Applications accepted starting 12 Dec | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
For old students The 3-day course ends on the 3rd day around 5 p.m. |
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| 31 Jan - 03 Feb | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 30 Dec | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 03 Feb - 14 Feb | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 18 Dec | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 14 Feb - 17 Feb | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 13 Jan | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 17 Feb - 28 Feb | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 01 Jan | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 28 Feb - 06 Mar | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 28 Jan | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 05 Mar - 13 Mar | Satipatthana Sutta | Applications accepted starting 17 Jan | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements The course ends around 5 p.m. on the last day. |
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| 14 Mar - 17 Mar | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 26 Jan | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 17 Mar - 28 Mar | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 29 Jan | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 29 Mar - 31 Mar | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 10 Feb | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 31 Mar - 11 Apr | 10-Day | Applications accepted starting 12 Feb | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro | ||
| 11 Apr - 14 Apr | Work Period | Applications accepted starting 23 Feb | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
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| 14 Apr - 15 May | 30-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Feb | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
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| 14 Apr - 30 May | 45-Day | Applications accepted starting 26 Feb | Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Rio de Janeiro |
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements |
To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://santi.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.
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.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
Work Periods have been set aside to work on a variety of Centre maintenance, construction, household and gardening projects. All Old Students are welcome to apply. 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.
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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.
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.
