Type of Courses
Courses for New Students
- Ten-day Courses: Ten-day course is an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. The courses begin after a 2-5 pm registration period and orientation, followed by 10 full days of meditation. Courses end the morning of the 11th day by 7:30 am. See the Code of Discipline. for more details and then complete the application form.
Courses for Old Students
A number of courses are exclusively held for Old Students, i.e. persons who have completed at least one 10-day course in this tradition. These include short refresher courses as well as longer and more in-depth courses. Dhamma Pokhara conducts following regular courses for old students:
- Short courses: Center has a separate wing for short courses with 2/3 days duration. Regular short courses are held in this separate building twice a month. It has a capacity to serve 30 students. For details regarding schedule of short courses, please visit Course List.
- One day courses: One day courses are held at the Center once a month between 11 am to 5 pm.