Dhamma Puṇṇamā
The Dhamma Punnamã Center—"The Full Moon of Dhamma"—is located in northeastern Brazil, in Araçoiaba, state of Pernambuco, 59 km from Recife, the state capital. Initially, it has facilities to accommodate 50 students, 8 servers, two teachers, and a center manager. It officially started courses in July 2026 with a 3-day course, followed by a 10-day course in early August 2026.
Vipassana, which means seeing things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient meditation techniques. It was taught in India more than 2,500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills—an Art of Living. For those unfamiliar with Vipassana meditation, there is an *Introduction to Vipassana* by Mr. Goenka (in English or Hindi) and *Questions and Answers* about Vipassana.
Additional information
Centro Meditação Dhamma Punammã, Rua Canadá, s/n, Araçoiaba, CEP 53690-000, Pernambuco
Email : [email protected]
Website: https://punnama.dhamma.org/
Students for 10-day and Satipatthana Sutta courses (excluding servers): A student may register to ATTEND ONLY ONE COURSE at a time—whether a 10-day or Satipatthana Sutta course—regardless of whether they have a confirmed spot or are on a waiting list. This rule applies to registrations across all Latin American locations.
Students for 10-day courses (non-servers): Priority is given to new students and to returning students who have not sat a course recently.
Registration opening time: On the registration start date, at approximately 5:00 AM (Brasília local time).
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Teenagers' and Children's Courses
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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
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Service period at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
1-day course at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
1-day course at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
1-day course at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
10-day course
Female students only, female and male servers at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã in Araçoiaba, Pernambuco
10-day course
Male students only. Male and female servers at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
3-day course
Male students only. Male and female servers at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
The course ends on the 4th day around 7.30 a.m.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Female students only. Male and female servers at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Male students only. Male and Female servers at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Female students only. Male and female servers at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Female students only. Male and Female servers at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Male students only. Male and Female servers. Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Female students only. Male and female servers. Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
Service period at Dhamma Punnamã, Araçoiaba, Pernambuco.
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
3-day course
10-day 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.