Dhamma Rasmi
Dhamma Rasmi ('Ray of Dhamma') is set in the sub-tropical hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, approximately 140 km north of Brisbane. Established in 1989, it is set in landscaped gardens within 60 acres of bushland inhabited by kangaroos and other native animals and birds. The centre accommodates up to 70 students.
To read more about Vipassana Meditation, visit the International Vipassana website for an introduction, or see our answers to commonly asked questions.
Additional information
Center Address: 35 Rules Road, Pomona QLD 4568 Australia
Postal Address: PO Box 119, Pomona QLD 4568 Australia
Phone: +61 (0)7 5485 2452
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rasmi.dhamma.org
There may be some construction noise at the Centre, but every effort is being made to minimise it.
Course applications open around 1pm (AEST) on the day the course opens.
Please apply to sit only one 10 day course. Due to high demand, additional applications are unable to be processed.
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Teenagers' and Children's Courses
2 courses
Children's courses are for ages 8 to 12. Teenager courses are for ages 13 to 17.
Visit www.children.dhamma.org or contact Dan at [email protected] for further information about local children's and teens' courses.
For children's and teens' courses in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, see the Northern Rivers Gold Coast Vipassana course schedule.
Children's courses are for ages 8 to 12. Teenager courses are for ages 13 to 17.
Visit www.children.dhamma.org or contact Dan at [email protected] for further information about local children's and teens' courses.
For children's and teens' courses in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, see the Northern Rivers Gold Coast Vipassana course schedule.
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.
One Day Children’s Course
Teen
Short Courses
26 courses
Short courses for old students are held in various locations in Queensland. Check the 'Location' section for details.
For short courses in northern NSW, see the Northern Rivers Gold Coast Vipassana course schedule.
Short courses for old students are held in various locations in Queensland. Check the 'Location' section for details.
For short courses in northern NSW, see the Northern Rivers Gold Coast Vipassana course schedule.
English, Khmer
Dormitory accommodation.
English, Khmer
Dormitory accommodation.
English, Khmer
English, Khmer
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
32 courses
All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
See Comments for any special instructions for events in this section.
Male and female servers needed.
Gardening day starts with 8am group sitting in meditation hall. Please apply via link.
Trust meeting starts with 8am group sitting at the office meditation room at 18 Rules Rd, or join via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am. All old students welcome.
Gardening day starts with 8am group sitting in meditation hall. Please apply via link.
Trust meeting starts with 8am group sitting at the Centre or join via Microsoft Teams at 9.15am. All old students welcome.
English, Khmer
English, Hindi
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
45-Day
Gardening Day
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.