One learns the art of dying by learning the art of living; how to become master of the present moment.”
Principal Teacher
Satya Narayana Goenka
Although Indian by descent, Mr. Goenka was born and raised in Myanmar (Burma). While living there, he had the good fortune to come into contact with Sayagyi U Ba Khin and to learn the technique of Vipassana from him. After receiving training from his teacher for 14 years, Mr. Goenka settled in India and began teaching Vipassana in 1969. In a country still sharply divided by differences of caste and religion, the courses offered by Mr. Goenka soon attracted thousands of people from every part of society. In addition, many people from countries around the world came to join courses in Vipassana meditation.
Over a period of almost 45 years, Mr. Goenka and the teachers appointed by him taught hundreds of thousands of people in courses in India and other countries, East and West. Today, meditation centers established under his guidance are operating in Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Australasia.
The technique taught by S.N. Goenka goes back two and a half millennia to the Buddha. The Buddha never taught a sectarian religion; he taught Dhamma – the way to liberation – which is universal. In the same tradition, Mr. Goenka’s approach is totally non-sectarian. For this reason, his teaching has had a profound appeal to people of all backgrounds, of every religion and no religion, and from every part of the world.
Mr. Goenka was the recipient of many awards and honors in his lifetime, including a prestigious Padma Awards from the President of India in 2012. This is one of the highest civilian awards given by the Indian Government.
Satya Narayan Goenka breathed his last in September 2013, at the age of 89. He has left behind an imperishable legacy: the technique of Vipassana, now available more widely than ever before to people around the world.
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Diversity
Cultural Diversity
Dhamma Khetta, welcomes people from all backgrounds, cultrues and religions to our courses. Despite our diverse beginnings and our unique lives, when we come to a Vipassana course we are united by a common cause, a common purpose—to solve the mystery of human suffering
Non-sectarian Program
This teaching which comes from Gotama the Buddha, is taught in a non-sectarian format. The Buddha was not interested in converting people. He had found that cause of suffering lies within each of us and one needs to look inside to find its solution. This works for all regardless of their origin or traditions
Gender Diversity
The campuses at all the meditation centers in this tradition are separated into male and female sides. This extends to the residential accommodations, the walking areas, the dining rooms and the meditation hall. This structure is designed to reduce the tension that derives from the mixing of genders.
Physical Health Needs
Some applicants have special requirements due to health issues, physical limitations, pregnancy etc. Describe your special needs in the application at “Anything to you wish to add ?” column. We will call you to discuss your needs. We can supply back support or chairs for meditation for those who need it.
Languages
On every course we have many students whose native language is not English. Course materials are available in almost 50 languages & some courses are even bi-lingual. If English is not your native language then someone from center will contact you to see how we can help you.
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