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Dhamma Mahī, Dhamma Mahi (Yonne), France
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** Unless noted otherwise, course instructions are given in the following language(s): English / French

Courses are also held in other parts of France (see links below)

One or two ten-day courses are held in the centre each month, in French, in English, and once a year in Khmer. Different langages are available so that foreign students can listen to the evening discourses in their mother tongue.

The French Vipassana centre is situated on 100 acres of land,  in beautiful country, a lovely mixture of woods and meadows. Goenkaji called the centre Dhamma Mahi, « the land of Dhamma ». The Dhamma Mahi Centre is located in the territory of Champignelles in the department of Yonne (89). The nearest village is Villiers-Saint-Benoît (3 kms). The centre is 12 kms away from Toucy, 36 kms away from Auxerre, and about 170 kms away from Paris.

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Dhamma Mahi
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Dhamma Nilaya North West North East Reunion Island Children & Teenagers
Paris area South West South East

ÉTUDIANTS FRANCOPHONES : Merci de remplir le formulaire en français, cela facilitera les échanges avec les chargés de cours et les enseignants. Pour cela, cliquez sur le lien "S'inscrire" à partir de la page en français à laquelle vous accéderez en sélectionnant 'Français' dans le menu 'languages" en haut à droite de cette page. Merci.
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The gap between to courses (sat) is 4 months.
(This restriction applies for ten day courses, Satipaṭṭhāna courses and long courses only; 3 day courses are not concerned nor is service.)
This is also the case for the wait lists which number of applications is limited.

COVID
All courses are conducted in accordance with the government's health measures for the prevention of Covid-19, as they evolve.
For more details, visit our website.
If you come from or have travelled abroad, please check the regulation applying (on the French government website);
In case of Covid-19 symptoms or of contact with somebody supposed to have Covid-19, please cancel your participation.

ENERGY SAVING PLAN
This winter at Dhamma Mahi, several actions are being implemented to limit the impact of energy costs and possible shortages. To consult them, see this document (English at the end).

Thank you for your understanding.

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Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
All ten day courses and Satipatthana courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day. 3 days courses begin on the evening of the first day and end late after noon of the last day. 
 
Registration procedure specific to Dhamma Mahi for people who are attending a 10 day course for the first time.

- 3 months before the start of the course, registration will be open from 6:00 am, all day long, after which the course will be closed (for registration).

- An electronic random selection will then be made to allocate available places for the course and to establish a waiting list.

- Within the 7 days that follow, students who were not allocated a place on the course will be notified.

- Please note it is imperative to send only one registration form per person and per course, otherwise none of the forms will be taken into account.

*Due to the increasing number of applications, we can only take into consideration one application per person for the same period (4 months) throughout the European region. This is also the case for the wait lists which number of applications is limited.

 
Registration procedure for old students (people having previously done a 10 day course) and for people who are attending a non center 10 day course for the first time or a Khmer language course for the first time.

- Applications are accepted from 6 a.m. (06:00 hrs) on the day courses open for registration.

- Due to the number of application, please be kind to others and wait 4 months between courses. (This restriction applies for ten day courses, Satipaṭṭhāna courses and long courses only; 3 day courses are not concerned nor is service.) We therefore can only take into consideration one application per person for the same period (4 months) throughout the European region. This is also the case for the wait lists which number of applications is limited.

 
Simple well-balanced vegetarian food is served during the course. Eggs and cheese are not used. Food is cooked with vegetable oils. A sign designates desserts that contain lactose and gluten. Also, plant-based milks are provided. The food is mostly compatible with a vegan diet. A sign designates a dish that is not compatible. Students who have a special diet for medical reasons (allergies or intolerances) should note it on their registration form.Fasting is not allowed.

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2025 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
Apply* 05 Mar - 16 Mar 10 Day In Progress Dhamma Mahi (Yonne)
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Apply* 17 Sep - 28 Sep 10 Day Open Dhamma Mahi (Yonne)
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2100 Ten Day & Other Adult Courses
Attend / Serve Dates Course Type Status Location Comments
06 Jan - 17 Jan 10 Day Applications accepted starting 08 Oct Dhamma Mahi (Yonne)
Apply 24 Jan - 14 Feb 20 Day Open Dhamma Mahi (Yonne) Old Student Course Qualification Requirements
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As a privacy measure, the online application form encrypts the information you provide us with before it is sent from your computer to our application server.


To access the Old Student Regional Site please click http://mahi.dhamma.org/os. A user name and password will be required to access these pages.

Questions may be addressed to Email: info@mahi.dhamma.org

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.

Bilingual courses are courses which are taught in two languages. All students will hear daily meditation instructions in both languages. The evening discourses will be heard separately.

Meditation courses are held at both center and non-center locations. Meditation centers are dedicated facilities where courses are held regularly throughout the year. Before meditation centers were established in this tradition, all courses were held at temporary sites, such as campgrounds, religious retreat centers, churches and the like. Today, in regions where centers have not yet been established by local students of Vipassana who live in the area, 10 Day meditation courses are held at non-center course sites.


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.


Old Student Course Qualification Requirements

20-day Courses are open only to serious Old Students committed to this technique who have completed a minimum of five 10-day courses , one Satipatthana Sutta course, given Dhamma Service at least one 10-day course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

Applications must be submitted well in advance as processing may take some time. Students who speak neither English nor one of the other announced course languages may apply for the course, however acceptance into the course will depend on the availability of required course materials, suitable translators and permission of the teacher conducting the course.