Dhamma Atala

Dhamma Aṭala

Dhamma Atala, Lutirano, Firenze, Italy

Additional information

Address: Località Veriolo, Strada Prov.le 29, Lutirano - 50034 Marradi (FI), Italy

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +39 055 804818

 

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY TO DHAMMA ATALA, SEE THE PAGE HOW TO GET TO THE CENTER.

 

Please do not apply to sit more than one course at any one time; this allows the greatest number of students to apply for a course

Applications are accepted from 9 pm in the summer and 8 pm in the winter local italian time on the day courses open for registrations.

 

To apply click the link "Apply" that appears in theleft-hand column.

Note: The 'apply'link will not be visible until then. Also the actual opening time maybe a few minutes or even up to an hour later. This is due to the automated nature of the system. You will need to refresh this page to see the 'apply' link as this page does not auto-refresh...

 


Dhamma service at the meditation center (for old students only)

Click on the link below for further information on Dhamma long term service periods or between courses at the meditation center:

Application form to give Dhamma Service between courses.

Application form to give Long term service.

To serve during Work periods please apply in the page below.

 

Filters

56 courses
Popular courses
Other courses
New students can only apply to 10 day courses

Short Courses

13 courses
1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for old students.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
6 Dec
English
1-Day
English
Komenda
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Open
12 Dec
English
1-Day
English
Rogašovci
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Open
16 Dec - 20 Dec
3-Day
Lutirano
For old students

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

3-Day
Women- Short Wait List
Men- Short Wait List
Servers- Open
2027
10 Jan
English
1-Day
English
Komenda
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Open
7 Feb
English
1-Day
English
Komenda
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Open
21 Mar
English
1-Day
English
Komenda
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Open
11 Apr
English
1-Day
English
Komenda
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Open
4 May - 8 May
3-Day
Lutirano
For old students

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

3-Day
Applications accepted starting 03 Feb
9 May
English
1-Day
English
Komenda
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Open
6 Jun
English
1-Day
English
Komenda
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
Applications accepted starting 08 Dec
21 Jul - 25 Jul
3-Day
Lutirano
For old students

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

3-Day
Applications accepted starting 22 Apr
28 Sept - 2 Oct
3-Day
Lutirano
For old students

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

3-Day
Applications accepted starting 30 Jun
1 Dec - 5 Dec
3-Day
Lutirano
For old students

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

3-Day
Applications accepted starting 02 Sep

Course types

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.

1-Day
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.
3-Day
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.

Ten Day & Other Adult Courses

38 courses
*Due to the increasing number of applications, we can only take into consideration one application per person for the same period (12 months) throughout the European region. This is also the case for the wait lists which number of applications is limited.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
3 Nov - 14 Nov
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

 

10-Day
In Progress
17 Nov - 28 Nov
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

Servers Needed

10-Day
Women- Short Wait List
Men- Short Wait List
Servers- Open
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Association Meeting
Lutirano
For old students
Old Student Program
Open
2 Dec - 13 Dec
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

 

MALE  SERVERS NEEDED

10-Day
New Women- Long Wait List
Old Women- Short Wait List
New Men- Long Wait List
Old Men- Short Wait List
Servers- Filling Up
21 Dec - 25 Dec
Work Period
Lutirano
Work Period
Servers- Open
26 Dec 2026 - 6 Jan 2027
10-Day
Lutirano

NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for non-Italian-speakers

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
New Women- Closed
Old Women- Long Wait List
New Men- Long Wait List
Old Men- Closed
Servers- Short Wait List
2027
6 Jan - 12 Jan
Work Period
Lutirano
Work Period
Servers- Open
13 Jan - 24 Jan
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
New Women- Closed
Old Women- Short Wait List
New Men- Long Wait List
Old Men- Short Wait List
Servers- Open
27 Jan - 7 Feb
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
New Women- Long Wait List
Old Women- Open
New Men- Short Wait List
Old Men- Filling Up
Servers- Open
10 Feb - 21 Feb
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
New Women- Filling Up
Old Women- Open
Men- Open
Servers- Open
24 Feb - 7 Mar
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 26 Nov
8 Mar - 15 Mar
Work Period
Lutirano
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 08 Dec
16 Mar - 27 Mar
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 16 Dec
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Association Meeting
Lutirano
For old students
Old Student Program
Open
31 Mar - 11 Apr
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 31 Dec
14 Apr - 23 Apr
Satipatthana Sutta
Lutirano
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements

Only candidates who meet the requirements described at the top and at the bottom of the page.

 

 

Satipatthana Sutta
Applications accepted starting 14 Jan
24 Apr - 3 May
Work Period
Lutirano
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 24 Jan
8 May - 9 May
Association Meeting
Lutirano
For old students
Old Student Program
Open
12 May - 23 May
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 11 Feb
26 May - 6 Jun
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 25 Feb
9 Jun - 20 Jun
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 11 Mar
23 Jun - 4 Jul
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 25 Mar
7 Jul - 16 Jul
Satipatthana Sutta
Lutirano
Old Student Course Qualification Requirements

Only candidates who meet the requirements described at the top and at the bottom of the page.

 

 

Satipatthana Sutta
Applications accepted starting 08 Apr
17 Jul - 18 Jul
European Trustees and Dhamma Servers Meeting (ETDM)
Lutirano
For old students
Old Student Program
Open
28 Jul - 8 Aug
10-Day
Lutirano

NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for non-Italian-speakers

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 29 Apr
11 Aug - 22 Aug
10-Day
Lutirano

NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for non-Italian-speakers

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 13 May
25 Aug - 5 Sept
10-Day
Lutirano

NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for non-Italian-speakers

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 27 May
6 Sept - 13 Sept
Work Period
Lutirano
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 08 Jun
14 Sept - 25 Sept
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 16 Jun
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Association Meeting
Lutirano
For old students
Old Student Program
Open
6 Oct - 17 Oct
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 08 Jul
20 Oct - 31 Oct
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 22 Jul
3 Nov - 14 Nov
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 05 Aug
17 Nov - 28 Nov
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 19 Aug
7 Dec - 18 Dec
10-Day
Lutirano

NEW STUDENTS NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%-NO LIMITS FOR OLD STUDENTS

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for new students non-Italian-speakers

 

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 08 Sep
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Association Meeting
Lutirano
For old students
Old Student Program
Open
19 Dec - 24 Dec
Work Period
Lutirano
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 20 Sep
26 Dec 2027 - 6 Jan 2028
10-Day
Lutirano

NON-ITALIAN SPEAKERS' QUOTA LIMITED TO 12%

the traffic lights are not representative of the quota reserved for non-Italian-speakers

It is recommended that you look at the terms of participation given at the top of the page before proceeding with registration.

10-Day
Applications accepted starting 27 Sep

Course types

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.

10-Day

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.

Association Meeting

Old Student Programs are similar to Service Periods where there is time to work on a variety of Centre maintenance, construction, household and gardening projects, but have a more full and structured program, an opportunity to meet with assistant teachers, and possibly committee and trust meetings. All Old Students are welcome to participate. The daily program will include three group sittings with morning and afternoon work periods and in the evening there will be tapes played of special discourses and talks that S.N. Goenka has given to Old Students.

Satipatthana Sutta

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 Period

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.

Non-Centre Courses

2 courses
Courses and Activities conducted at other locations.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
4 Nov - 15 Nov New Course!!
10-Day
Sellia Marina (CZ)
10-Day
In Progress
2027
14 Apr - 25 Apr New Course!!
English
10-Day
English
Pokljuka
10-DayNon-Center
Applications accepted starting 14 Jan

Course types

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.

10-Day

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.

Teenagers' and Children's Courses

3 courses
Courses for young people.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
2027
12 Mar - 14 Mar
Italian
Children / Teens
Italian
Lutirano
Children / Teens
Applications accepted starting 12 Dec
30 Apr - 2 May
Italian
Children / Teens
Italian
Lutirano
Children / Teens
Applications accepted starting 30 Jan
10 Sept - 12 Sept
Italian
Children / Teens
Italian
Lutirano
Children / Teens
Applications accepted starting 12 Jun

Course types

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.

Children / Teens

Children's Anapana Courses are generally open for all children aged 8-12 years old who wish to learn to meditate. However there are local variations in age range, so please check the schedule.

Teenagers' Anapana Courses are generally open for all teenagers aged 13-18 years old who wish to learn to meditate. However, there are local variations in age range. In India and a few other countries there are also 7-day Vipassana courses for older teenagers. Please check the schedule for details.

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