
Dhamma Modana
Additional information
Vancouver Island Vipassana Center -- Dhamma Modana
2359 Calais Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 5V5
Registration Voicemail: 778-974-8482
Registration Fax: 778-974-8483
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://modana.dhamma.org
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
The "Apply" button for registration appears shortly after 8 am BC time (you may need to refresh your browser). Registration might only be open for 30 minutes. But once you've started your application you'll be allowed to finish it, so please answer all the questions completely. For fairness, the application queue is randomized.
We receive far more applications than we have spots for. The course and the waitlist are both filled from the schedule page.
If you are waitlisted you may try applying for a different course, but only one application will be kept.
Priority is given to applications from BC or the Yukon. Old students who have sat within the last year will have lower priority.
If we need to ask you for more information about your application it will not affect your place in the queue.
Don't forget to check your Spam/Junk Mail folder for emails from us.
Please consider applying later if you have conditions that put you at greater risk of serious illness from COVID-19
If you need to make any changes to your application please email Registration. Don't put in additional applications.
Filters
Teenagers' and Children's Courses
0 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.
Please see the schedule page for Dhamma Surabhi, near Merritt, for additional courses in the region.
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.
Please see the schedule page for Dhamma Surabhi, near Merritt, for additional courses in the region.
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.
Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
43 courses
All ten day courses begin on Wednesday evening of the first day (known as Day 0) and end early morning of the last day (Day 11). Most students stay for breakfast and cleanup.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
3-Day
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
10-day courses are open to new as well as returning students.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
10-day courses are open to new as well as returning students.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
3-Day
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
Between Course Service Period
Applications welcome for Part Time Service. Please show arrival and departure dates in your application. See the "arriving late" question.
Between course volunteering is for experienced servers only.
Spring Work Period
Part time service is welcome. First time servers are welcome, and can get experience to qualify for between course service.
Please click on link above for requirements
10-day courses are open to new as well as returning students.
Women's 10-day course
Course for women only
10-day men's course
Course for men only. This will allow men with mobility issues to use the wheelchair ramp and to avoid stairs.
3-Day
Women's 10-day course
Course for women only
Fall Work Period
Part time service is welcome. First time servers are welcome, and can get experience to qualify for between course service.
10-day courses are open to new as well as returning students.
3-Day
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
10-Day
14-Day Gratitude Course
The 14-Day Gratitude Course was previously called the Teacher's Self Course. One of the qualities we develop as we meditate is gratitude - gratitude towards one’s teachers, Goenkaji and Mataji, and towards the long tradition of Vipassana teachers, right back to the Buddha.
The course is open to old students who are active in giving service. Requirements include 3 x 10day courses plus one Satipaṭṭhāna course, being active in Dhamma service, trying to maintain two-hour daily practice since last 10-Day course, and trying to maintain the five precepts to the best of one's ability. Local teacher’s recommendation is required. The course follows the usual format of 3x group sittings with instructions in the day, but students work more independently and the teaching materials are drawn from the 20-day course. This is a half-way step to help students mature for long courses, and serves to inspire students to work more deeply in Dhamma.
Between Course 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.
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.
Special 10-Day
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.