Vipassana Meditation Germany

Dhamma Dvāra

Vipassana Meditation Germany, Dhamma Dvara, Germany
From the Vipassana centre "Dhamma Dvāra" situated on a hilltop in the Saxonian city of Triebel, close to the northern Bavarian city of Hof and the Saxonian city of Plauen, 500 m above sea level, one can look out over the forests and meadows of the landscape called "Vogtland“. The peaceful location is ideally suited for serious meditation.

The centre was acquired in December 2000 and inaugurated in December 2002 after extensive reconstruction. Due to the strong demand the centre has seen significant expansion since 2012. The centre’s maximum capacity is planned to provide space for 150 meditators and servers. There are courses throughout the year, usually two 10-day courses a month.

The Vipassana association, an educational charity/non profit organisation runs all courses. It consists of Vipassana meditators, associated to ensure by honorary work that courses are offered regularly and to inform the public about Vipassana.

 


Additional information

VIPASSANA MEDITATION CENTRE
Dhamma Dvara
Alte Straße 6
08606 Triebel

Tel: (49) 037434 79770
Email: [email protected]

  • Courses open for application at about 9 pm summertime resp. 8 pm wintertime (it may be necessary to reload the web page).
  • NEW participants can apply for ONE 10-day course only, OLD participants for TWO 10-day courses within 1 calendar year. 
  • There must be a gap of at least 3 months between all courses (except 1- and 3-day courses and service), between long courses a gap of at least 6 months.
     
  • For people with serious mental problems a participation in a Vipassana course is not recommended.

​Application procedure

for all 10-day courses in Germany and all students (except servers):

  • Two months before the start of the course, the registration is open for 3 resp. 4 hours until midnight. It is therefore plenty time to carefully read and answer all points in the application form. At midnight the application is closed for a few hours.
  • The course places and waiting list places are allocated by random selection. Anyone whose application has not been selected will be notified immediately. Multiple applications for the same course will be rejected automatically before the random selection is executed. 

Long-term servers for Dhamma Dvara (Triebel) and Dhamma Sampatti (Hohritt) needed

More infos for long-term servers at Dhamma Dvara can be found here or mailing to [email protected] .
With respect to Dhamma Sampatti please write to [email protected]. --> Please apply here (for Dvara) or here (for Sampatti).

Filters

120 courses
Popular courses
Other courses
New students can only apply to 10 day courses

Ten Day & Other Adult Courses

48 courses
All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
11 Nov - 20 Nov
Satipatthana Sutta
Dhamma Dvara
Satipatthana Sutta
In Progress
20 Nov - 25 Nov
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
House and garden days
Work Period
Servers- Open
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
25 Nov - 6 Dec
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Women- Long Wait List
Men- Wait List
Servers - Women- Open
Servers - Men- Short Wait List
9 Dec - 20 Dec
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Women- Long Wait List
Men- Long Wait List
Servers - Women- Open
Servers - Men- Filling Up
20 Dec - 26 Dec
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Servers- Open
26 Dec 2026 - 6 Jan 2027
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Closed
2027
10 Jan
1-Day
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 15 Nov
13 Jan - 24 Jan
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 18 Nov
26 Jan - 6 Feb
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 01 Dec
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
6 Feb - 13 Feb
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 12 Dec
13 Feb - 28 Feb
14-Day Gratitude Course
Dhamma Dvara
14-Day Gratitude Course
Open
28 Feb - 10 Mar
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 03 Jan
10 Mar - 14 Mar
3-Day
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
3-Day
Applications accepted starting 13 Jan
17 Mar - 28 Mar
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 20 Jan
31 Mar - 9 Apr
Satipatthana Sutta
Dhamma Dvara
Satipatthana Sutta
Applications accepted starting 03 Feb
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
13 Apr - 24 Apr
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 16 Feb
24 Apr - 11 May
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 27 Feb
11 May - 22 May
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 16 Mar
24 May - 4 Jun
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 29 Mar
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
4 Jun - 7 Jun
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 09 Apr
6 Jun
Open Day
Dhamma Dvara
Open Day
Open
9 Jun - 20 Jun
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 14 Apr
23 Jun - 4 Jul
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 28 Apr
7 Jul - 18 Jul
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 12 May
21 Jul - 1 Aug
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 26 May
1 Aug - 10 Aug
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 06 Jun
10 Aug - 21 Aug
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 15 Jun
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
21 Aug - 25 Aug
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 26 Jun
25 Aug - 5 Sept
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 30 Jun
8 Sept - 17 Sept
Satipatthana Sutta
Dhamma Dvara
Satipatthana Sutta
Applications accepted starting 14 Jul
17 Sept - 19 Sept
DATM
Dhamma Dvara

Registration open ONLY for ATs,
who register for the DATM!

Other
Applications accepted starting 19 Jul
22 Sept - 3 Oct
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 28 Jul
5 Oct - 16 Oct
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 10 Aug
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
16 Oct - 27 Oct
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 21 Aug
27 Oct - 7 Nov
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 01 Sep
10 Nov - 21 Nov
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 15 Sep
23 Nov - 4 Dec
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 28 Sep
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
4 Dec - 8 Dec
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 09 Oct
8 Dec - 19 Dec
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 13 Oct
19 Dec - 26 Dec
Work Period
Dhamma Dvara
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 24 Oct
26 Dec 2027 - 6 Jan 2028
10-Day
Dhamma Dvara
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 31 Oct

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
Old Student Short Courses (1-3 days) are for any student who has completed the 10-day course with S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers. All old students are welcome to apply to attend these courses, including those where it has been some time since their last course.
3-Day
Old Student Short Courses (1-3 days) are for any student who has completed the 10-day course with S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers. All old students are welcome to apply to attend these courses, including those where it has been some time since their last course.
10-Day

10-day Courses are an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. 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 7:30 am.

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.

Open Day

Open Days are held between meditation courses. All are welcome to attend and learn about Vipassana Meditation and the Centre.

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.

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.

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.

Non-Centre Courses

64 courses
Courses and Activities conducted at other locations.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
11 Nov - 22 Nov
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
In Progress
15 Nov
1-Day
Berlin
For old students
1-Day
Women- Short Wait List
Men- Filling Up
Servers- Closed
22 Nov
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Women- Open
Men- Open
Servers- Closed
22 Nov - 26 Dec
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Servers- Open
24 Nov - 28 Nov
3-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Cancelled!
3-Day
Closed
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
6 Dec
1-Day
Erfurt
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 22 Nov
13 Dec
1-Day
Berlin
For old students
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 22 Nov
13 Dec
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 22 Nov
19 Dec
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 05 Dec
26 Dec 2026 - 6 Jan 2027
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Closed
2027
6 Jan - 19 Jan
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Servers- Open
19 Jan - 30 Jan
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 24 Nov
24 Jan
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 13 Dec
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
30 Jan - 3 Feb
Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 01 Dec
3 Feb - 14 Feb
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 09 Dec
17 Feb - 28 Feb
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 23 Dec
27 Feb
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 13 Feb
28 Feb
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 24 Jan
28 Feb - 8 Mar
Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 30 Dec
8 Mar - 19 Mar
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 11 Jan
19 Mar - 24 Mar
Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 18 Jan
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
24 Mar - 4 Apr
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 27 Jan
27 Mar
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 13 Mar
28 Mar
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 28 Feb
7 Apr - 18 Apr
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 10 Feb
18 Apr - 5 May
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 17 Feb
24 Apr
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 10 Apr
25 Apr
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 28 Mar
5 May - 9 May
3-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
3-Day
Applications accepted starting 10 Mar
9 May - 17 May
Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 10 Mar
17 May - 28 May
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 22 Mar
23 May
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 25 Apr
28 May - 29 May
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
28 May - 15 Jun
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 29 Mar
29 May
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 15 May
15 Jun - 24 Jun
Satipatthana Sutta
Dhamma Sampatti
Satipatthana Sutta
Applications accepted starting 15 Feb
24 Jun - 27 Jun
EDSM
Dhamma Sampatti

European Dhamma Server Meeting

Other
Applications accepted starting 15 Feb
26 Jun
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 12 Jun
27 Jun
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 23 May
30 Jun - 11 Jul
English, Persian
10-Day
English, Persian
Dhamma Sampatti
Priority is given to Farsi-speaking students. All others are placed on the waitlist until May 1st.
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 01 Feb
14 Jul - 25 Jul
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 19 May
25 Jul
1-Day
Plochingen
For old students
 
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 27 Jun
27 Jul - 7 Aug
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 01 Jun
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
7 Aug - 18 Aug
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 08 Jun
18 Aug - 29 Aug
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 23 Jun
28 Aug
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 14 Aug
31 Aug - 11 Sept
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 06 Jul
11 Sept - 21 Sept
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 13 Jul
21 Sept - 2 Oct
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 27 Jul
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
20 Oct - 31 Oct
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 25 Aug
30 Oct
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 16 Oct
31 Oct - 15 Nov
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 01 Sep
16 Nov - 27 Nov
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 21 Sep
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Trust Meeting
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Please apply at [email protected].
Old Student Program
Open
27 Nov - 1 Dec
Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 28 Sep
1 Dec - 12 Dec
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 06 Oct
12 Dec - 26 Dec
Flexible Service Period
Dhamma Sampatti
For old students
Work Period
Applications accepted starting 13 Oct
18 Dec
1-Day
Dresden
For old students
 
 
1-Day
Applications accepted starting 04 Dec
26 Dec 2027 - 6 Jan 2028
10-Day
Dhamma Sampatti
10-Day
Applications accepted starting 31 Oct

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
Old Student Short Courses (1-3 days) are for any student who has completed the 10-day course with S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers. All old students are welcome to apply to attend these courses, including those where it has been some time since their last course.
3-Day
Old Student Short Courses (1-3 days) are for any student who has completed the 10-day course with S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers. All old students are welcome to apply to attend these courses, including those where it has been some time since their last course.
10-Day

10-day Courses are an introductory course to Vipassana Meditation where the technique is taught step-by-step each day. 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 7:30 am.

Flexible 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.

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.

Teenagers' and Children's Courses

8 courses
Courses for young people.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
2027
25 Apr
Child and teen course
Dhamma Sampatti
Open for boys 8 - 18 and girls 8 - 12 years
Children / Teens
Applications accepted starting 26 Feb
30 Apr - 2 May
Teenager-Course for Girls
Dhamma Dvara
Open for girls from 12 to 18 year
Children / Teens
Applications accepted starting 05 Mar
6 May - 9 May
Course for Girls and Boys
Dhamma Dvara
Open for girls and boys from 8 to 12 years
Children
Applications accepted starting 11 Mar
5 Aug - 8 Aug
Course for Girls and Boys
Dhamma Dvara
Open for girls and boys from 8 to 12 years
Children
Applications accepted starting 10 Jun
13 Aug - 15 Aug
Course for Girls and Boys
Dhamma Sampatti
Open for girls and boys from 8 to 12 years
Children
Applications accepted starting 19 Jun
19 Sept
Child and teen course
Dhamma Sampatti
Open for girls 8 - 18 and boys 8 - 12 years
Children / Teens
Applications accepted starting 21 Jul
21 Oct - 24 Oct
Teenager-Course for Boys
Dhamma Dvara
Open for boys from 12 to 18 year
Children / Teens
Applications accepted starting 26 Aug
5 Nov - 7 Nov
Course for Girls and Boys
Dhamma Sampatti
Open for girls and boys from 8 to 12 years
Children
Applications accepted starting 10 Sep

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.

Child and teen course

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.

Course for Girls and Boys

Children's 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.

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