
Dhamma Surabhi
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Vipassana Meditation Centre of BC -- Dhamma Surabhi
P.O. Box 699, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [1] 778-785-4080 (Vancouver), [1] 250-412-5372 (Victoria), [1] 250-469-7180 (Kelowna) Fax: (toll free) [1] (866) 259-6088
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
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Priority may be given to those who haven't sat recently.
The waitlist is created from applications received through the website. When the course is listed as "Closed", then the waitlist is also closed. Waitlists may reopen about 20 days before the course.
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Teenagers' and Children's Courses
7 courses
Courses for young people.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
In North America Teen courses are for those 17 years and younger.
Courses for young people.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
In North America Teen courses are for those 17 years and younger.
Teen
Teens 13-17 years old
Ages 8-15
Teen
Teens 13-17 years old
teen
Teens 13-17 years old
Ages 8-12
children
Ages 8-15
Teen
Teens 13-17 years old
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
Teen
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.
Teen
Short Courses
2 courses
1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for old students.See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
NEW: 1-day courses are being held monthly in Coquitlam, the second Saturday of each month. For more information see here. Login with usual old student password.
A search for a new Vancouver Vipassana Hall is underway.
1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for old students.See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
NEW: 1-day courses are being held monthly in Coquitlam, the second Saturday of each month. For more information see here. Login with usual old student password.
A search for a new Vancouver Vipassana Hall is underway.
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.
3-Day
Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
38 courses
Bilingual Punjabi/English Course
This course will have support for those speaking only Punjabi.
Punjabi and Hindi speakers will be given priority on the waitlist.
English speaking servers are welcome.
At the time of writing there are no servers on the women's side.
10-day courses are open to new students.
10-day courses are open to new students.
Between Courses Service Period
Between Courses Service Period
Between Courses Service Period
Spring Work Period
Can apply in-progress. Part time applications welcomed.
Punjabi / Hindi 10-day course
Punjabi and Hindi speakers will be given priority for this course.
Farsi / English 10-day Course
Farsi speakers will have priority for this course.
English speaking servers are very welcome.
Fall Work Period
Can apply in-progress. Part time applications welcomed.
Old Student Weekend
First Annual Old Student Weekend.
All old students are welcome. This will be a weekend to build friendships, meditate together, and share meals.
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.
20-Day
Between Courses Service 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.
Bilingual Punjabi/English Course
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.
Spring Work Period
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.
Non-Centre Courses
2 courses
English, Chinese
This is an English / Chinese bilingual course.
Male servers needed. Old students please apply.
English, Chinese
This is an English / Chinese bilingual course.
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.