Dhamma Sirī
Dhamma Sirī, also known as the Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center, means 'Prosperity of Dhamma' in Pali. Established in 1990, the center sits on 186 acres of land near the end of a quiet rural road, 45 minutes from downtown Dallas, Texas. The Center is also less than four hours from Austin, Houston, and Oklahoma City. Dhamma Sirī holds approximately 25 courses annually serving over 2500 students. Instructions and discourses can be provided in over 40 languages.
Additional information
| Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center General Information [email protected] | General Course Registration Voice Mail and Fax: [1] (972) 346-8020 [email protected] | Dhamma Service Registration Voice Mail and Fax: [1] (972) 346-8020 [email protected] |
| Children / Teenager's Course Registration Voice Mail and Fax: [1] (972) 692-3244 [email protected] | Executive Course Registration Voice Mail and Fax: [1] (815) 301-9321 [email protected] | Long Course Registration Fax: [1] (815) 301-9196 [email protected] |
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Although the Center is taking some precautions, there still remains the risk of exposure to COVID-19 while at the Center. If you are at risk of serious illness from Coronavirus, it is advised that you not place yourself at risk by coming to the Center.
SEASONAL ILLNESS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Last updated: Dec 26, 2025
Masking is optional. We recommend those immuno-compromised and seniors wear one as a precaution, as COVID-19 virus is still circulating among the population.
Out of consideration for everyone, please do NOT come if you are feeling sick.
If symptoms arise during the course, center management may ask participants to take COVID tests and wear a mask (both provided by the center).
- Any participant testing COVID positive during the course will be asked to leave
Filters
Short Courses
14 courses
No First-time students. 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for Old Students only i.e. for those who have already completed a 10-day course previously.
- 1-day course schedule (held at meditation center) is from 9 am - 4 pm, followed by a short clean up.
- 1-day course schedule (held off-site at some other location) is from 8 am - 3 pm, followed by a short clean up.
In either case, please arrive 15 to 30 mins early to complete check-in, set up your cushion and settle in.
- For 2-day and 3-day courses, arrive at the center between 1 and 5 pm for the registration period and the orientation. These courses end by 5 pm on the last day, afer a short clean up.
- Click the 'Apply' link to complete an application. Apply link available at 6:00 AM CST on the "Applications accepted starting" date.
No First-time students. 1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for Old Students only i.e. for those who have already completed a 10-day course previously.
- 1-day course schedule (held at meditation center) is from 9 am - 4 pm, followed by a short clean up.
- 1-day course schedule (held off-site at some other location) is from 8 am - 3 pm, followed by a short clean up.
In either case, please arrive 15 to 30 mins early to complete check-in, set up your cushion and settle in.
- For 2-day and 3-day courses, arrive at the center between 1 and 5 pm for the registration period and the orientation. These courses end by 5 pm on the last day, afer a short clean up.
- Click the 'Apply' link to complete an application. Apply link available at 6:00 AM CST on the "Applications accepted starting" date.
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
Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
50 courses
You can be considered for multiple waitlist courses with the understanding that acceptance to any one of them constitutes a cancellation of all others.
Click the 'Apply' link to complete an application. Apply link available at 6:00 AM CST on the "Applications accepted starting" date. Courses tend to fill quickly after opening.
Students are expected at the center between 1 and 5 pm for the registration period and the orientation. The course ends the morning of the last day by 7:00 am.
You can be considered for multiple waitlist courses with the understanding that acceptance to any one of them constitutes a cancellation of all others.
Click the 'Apply' link to complete an application. Apply link available at 6:00 AM CST on the "Applications accepted starting" date. Courses tend to fill quickly after opening.
Students are expected at the center between 1 and 5 pm for the registration period and the orientation. The course ends the morning of the last day by 7:00 am.
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Trust Meeting
To attend virtually, please contact registration by email - [email protected]
(Agenda - Group Sit at 9:00 am
Recommended that those attending the meeting also attend the group sit)
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Males - consider applying for the 12/2 course as they have a shorter waitlist at this time.
Waitlists are full for this course and currently closed to new applications. Space may be available to attend a course at the Intermountain Vipassana Center
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
English, Vietnamese
Please note this is an English/Vietnamese course with priority given to Vietnamese speaking students.
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Mandarin, English
Please note this is an English/Chinese course with priority given to Chinese speaking students.
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Course for Leaders
This course is being offered especially for the benefit of senior and influential leaders from all walks of life. These could be c-suite (or equivalent) executives from the business world, government leaders, not-for-profit organization leaders, senior educators, religious leaders, community leaders, and other societal leaders.
Our objective is to have role models from all of society benefit from this ancient technique that is known to eradicate mental suffering and develop loving kindness and balance of mind in its practitioners.
The course application includes a questionnaire about your leadership responsibilities. Do ensure you fill that out. We will follow-up with you once we have reviewed your application.
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
English, Burmese
Please note this is an English/Burmese course with priority given to Burmese speaking students.
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
Service Period is a period of time set aside to perform maintenance tasks throughout the center and get everything ready for the upcoming course. Most of the work will be indoor but please let us know if you want to work outdoor.
Part-time servers are welcome to apply!
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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.
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.
30-Day
45-Day
Course for Leaders
10-day Executive Courses are an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation especially for business executives and government officials where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. For more information please visit the Executive course website. 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 7:30am.
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.
Service Period
Service 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.
Trust 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.
Non-Center Courses
1 courses
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to old students for our upcoming trust meeting in the DFW area.
Registration required for in person attendance as space is limited.
To join the meeting and group sit virtually, please email registration for the Teams link.
Schedule for the meeting is as follows:
9:00 am - 10:10 am: Group Sit Recommended that those attending the meeting also attend the sit.
10:20 am - 11:45 am: Trust meeting
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.
Old Student Program
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.
Teenagers' and Children's Courses
2 courses
Male and Female Servers are needed.
Overnight course for ages 8-17 (Girls only)
Male and Female Servers are needed.
Overnight course for ages 8-17 (Boys only)
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.