- Meditation -
The 10-Day Course — The Foundation
The 10-day residential course is the essential starting point.
It is the only introduction to Vipassana meditation and must be completed before attending any other course.
Students live on-site, observe Noble Silence, and meditate for
approximately ten hours each day.
Evening discourses illuminate the technique and its purpose.
The course is not a retreat in the ordinary sense. It is demanding, disciplined work.
Most students find it one of the most challenging experiences of their lives — and one of the most rewarding.
Duration: 10 days residential
Daily Practice: Approx. 10 hours of meditation
Cost: Free of charge — supported by past students
Who Can Attend: Open to all — no prior experience needed
The Daily Schedule
- 4:00 a.m. :- Morning wake-up bell
- 4:30 – 6:30 :- Meditate in the hall or room
- 6:30 – 8:00 :- Breakfast break
- 8:00 – 9:00 :- Group meditation
- 9:00 – 11:00 :- Meditation
- 11:00 – 12:00 :- Lunch
- 12:00 – 1:00 :- Rest / interviews
- 1:00 – 2:30 :- Meditation
- 2:00 – 3:30 :- Group meditation
- 3:30 – 5:00 :- Meditation
- 5:00 – 6:00 :- Tea break
- 6:00 – 7:00 :- Group meditation
- 7:00 – 8:15 :- Evening discourse
- 8:15 – 9:00 :- Meditation
- 9:30 :- Lights out
Courses
3-Day Course — For Returning Students
The 3-day course is a condensed residential retreat available to students who have completed at least one 10-day course. It follows the same structure of Noble Silence, group meditation, and evening discourses, but in a shortened form suited to those wishing to refresh their practice without taking extended leave.
- Duration:- 3 days residential
- Eligibility:- Old students (10-day completed)
- Cost:- Free of charge
Satipatthana Sutta Course — For Serious Practitioners
This 10-day course, open to old students who have sat at least three 10-day courses, is a deeper exploration of the foundations of mindfulness as taught by the Buddha in the Satipatthana Sutta. It combines the practice of Vipassana with close study of this pivotal discourse, offering a richer theoretical and experiential understanding of the path.
- Duration:- 10 days residential
- Eligibility:- Old students — minimum 3 prior 10-day courses
Longer Courses — 20-Day, 30-Day, 45-Day & 60-Day
For experienced meditators wishing to deepen their practice, longer courses of 20, 30, 45, and 60 days are available at certain centres. These immersive retreats allow for profound stillness and sustained inquiry, and are open to old students who have sat multiple 10-day courses and whose practice is well-established.
20-Day Course — Available to old students with a consistent daily practice
30-Day Course — Deeper immersion; requires instructor recommendation
45-Day Course — For advanced practitioners
60-Day Course — The most intensive residential offering
Children’s and Teen Courses
Anapana — the first stage of Vipassana — is taught to children and teenagers in age-appropriate, shorter courses. These are non-residential day programmes offered at certain centres, and are open to children aged eight and above. The practice builds concentration, emotional regulation, and a natural foundation for lifelong mental health.
Ages 8–12
1-day Anapana course (non-residential)
Ages 13–17
3-day Anapana / introductory Vipassana course
What Happens During the 10 Days
Days 1–3: Anapana — Concentration
Students practise Anapana meditation: observing the natural breath as it enters and leaves the nostrils, without controlling or regulating it. This practice, sustained over three and a half days, produces a level of mental sharpness sufficient for the next stage.
Days 4–9: Vipassana — Insight
Beginning on Day 4, students practise Vipassana: the systematic observation of physical sensations throughout the body, from head to feet and feet to head. The key is equanimity — observing each sensation without reacting. This penetrates deep into the structure of the mind, dissolving conditioned patterns of craving and aversion.
Day 10: Metta — Loving Kindness
On the morning of Day 10, Noble Silence ends and students practise Metta Bhavana — the sharing of merit and goodwill with all beings. This completes the course and prepares students to re-engage with the world from a place of greater openness and compassion.
How to Prepare
Apply in advance — courses fill quickly and applications close weeks before the start date
Read the Code of Discipline carefully before applying — it explains all requirements
Inform the management of any medical conditions, medications, or dietary restrictions at the time of application
Arrive with an open mind and a sincere intention to follow the schedule and technique exactly as taught