Dhamma Kondanna is one of the many centres around the world dedicated to the practice of Vipassana meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka. It is situated near Kondapur Village, near Sangareddy, India. Residential meditation courses are held here throughout the year. Dhamma Kondanna is managed by Vipassana International Meditation Centre (VIMC), Kondapur, a registered charitable trust.
Introduction to Vipassana meditation
Vipassana means “to see things as they really are”. It is a process of self-purification by self-observation. It is an ancient technique from India, which was originally taught by Gautama, the Buddha. The teaching is universal and not connected with any religious organisation and can be practised by anyone without conflict with existing religious beliefs or absence of beliefs. For those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation, we recommend clicking on About Vipassana for a detailed introduction. If you wish to view a short video on Vipassana, click here. For information on Vipassana Meditation in other foreign languages, click here.
Applying for a course
Vipassana meditation is taught during ten-day residential courses. This period has been found to be the minimum necessary for new students to understand the technique and its benefits through their own experience.
Dhamma Kondanna-1 (DK-1) offers 10-day and Satipatthana courses. The latest added centre Dhamma Kondanna-2 (DK-2) is exclusively for children courses (1-day and 2-day), teenagers courses, workshops and 2-day, and 3-day courses for adults. To apply for a course please read the Code of Discipline and then find a convenient date in the Course Schedule, and submit an online application form.
Course finances
Courses are run solely on a donation basis. No charges are made, not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from those who have already completed courses, experienced the benefits of Vipassana and wish to give others the same opportunity. Neither the teacher nor the assistant teachers receive remuneration; they and others who help on the courses volunteer their time freely. Refer the Parami of Generosity.