Dhamma Mahavana

A short Anapana meditation course for boys and girls ages 9-12 years at the California Vipassana Center. Taught in the tradition of S.N. Goenka.

Introductory bilingual ten-day Vipassana course taught step-by-step in English and Burmese, with priority given to Burmese-speaking students.

A short service period for old students with morning and afternoon work periods and three daily group sittings.

Introductory bilingual ten-day Vipassana course taught in English and Persian (Farsi), with priority given to Farsi-speaking students.

An extended service period for old students that coincides with the Annual Teacher's Meeting from September 28 to October 4. Part-time service is welcome.

An old student program and annual gathering of teachers held at the centre. Servers should apply for the September 20 - October 8 service period instead.

A long course open only to serious old students who have completed six 10-day courses, one 20-day course and one Satipatthana Sutta course.

A short service period for old students with work periods and three daily group sittings.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course in the tradition of S.N. Goenka, taught step-by-step each day.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting August 22.

Open only to serious old students who have completed five 10-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course and given Dhamma service. Applications accepted starting August 25.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting September 6.

A short old student course open to anyone who has completed a 10-day course with S.N. Goenka or his assistant teachers.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting September 13.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting September 16.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting September 27.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course spanning the new year. Applications accepted starting September 30.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting October 10.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting October 13.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting October 24.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting October 27.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting November 7.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting November 10.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting November 21.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting November 24.

A short service period for old students. Applications accepted starting December 7.

A course with the same timetable and discipline as a 10-day course, but with evening discourses examining the Satipatthana Sutta in detail. Starts on a Thursday and ends on a Saturday.

An extended service period for old students. Applications accepted starting December 20.

A long course for serious old students who have completed six 10-day courses, one 20-day course and one Satipatthana Sutta course. Applications accepted starting January 7.

Open only to those involved in Dhamma service and assistant teachers who have completed two 30-day courses and seven 10-day courses. Applications accepted starting January 7.

A service period for old students coinciding with the Annual Assistant Teacher's Workshop. Part-time service is welcome.

An old student program and annual workshop for assistant teachers. Servers should apply for the May 23 - June 2 service period.

Introductory bilingual ten-day Vipassana course taught in English and Vietnamese, with priority given to Vietnamese-speaking students.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting March 16.

A short old student course for anyone who has completed a 10-day course. Starts on a Thursday and ends on a Monday.

Introductory bilingual ten-day Vipassana course taught in English and Khmer, with priority given to Khmer-speaking students.

Introductory bilingual ten-day Vipassana course taught in English and Persian (Farsi), with priority given to Farsi-speaking students.

Introductory bilingual ten-day Vipassana course taught in English and Burmese, with priority given to Burmese-speaking students.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting May 26.

A course examining the Satipatthana Sutta in the evening discourses, open to serious old students who have sat at least three 10-day courses.

A long course for serious old students who have completed five 10-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course and given Dhamma service. Applications accepted starting June 26.

A short old student course for anyone who has completed a 10-day course. Applications accepted starting July 20.

Introductory bilingual ten-day Vipassana course taught in English and Mandarin, with priority given to Mandarin-speaking students.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting August 10.

Open only to serious old students who have completed five 10-day courses, one Satipatthana Sutta course and given Dhamma service at a 10-day course.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course. Applications accepted starting September 8.

Introductory ten-day residential Vipassana course spanning the new year. Applications accepted starting September 22.