Dhamma Jalgaon

Vipassana Meditation

Vipassana which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. For those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation, an Introduction to Vipassana by Mr. Goenka and Questions & Answers about Vipassana are available.

The technique of Vipassana Meditation is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results.

Dhamma Jalgaon

Dhamma Jalgaon is one of the many centers around the world dedicated to the Teachings and practice of Vipassana mediation as taught by Vipassana Acharya Shri S. N. Goenka.

After completing a 10-day residential Vipassana mediation course, we all experience gratitude for Pujya Goenka Guruji and also a deep sense of wish to make this wonderful technique available to our near and dear ones and for all living beings. 

Guided by this spirit, the Dhamma Jalgaon Vipassana Meditation Centre has been established on a serene hilltop beside the National Highway at Umale Village - just 12 km from Jalgaon city, 3 km from Jalgaon Airport, and 48 km from the world-renowned Ajanta Caves.

Initially, Dhamma Jalgaon, established in 2015, had arrangements for 40 mediators. Prior to this, one-day / 3-day / 10-day Vipassana camps were being organized in and around Jalgaon since 1995.

Rev. Shri S.N. Goenka's visit to Jalgaon in 1995 gave an impetus of Dhamma activities in the region. He delivered public lectures at this spot, which got the tone for the center to eventually come about in 2015.

---

The Teacher - Mr S.N. Goenka

Mr. S.N.Goenka was born in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) in 1924, in a business family of Indian origin. Mr. Goenka was a successful entrepreneur even at a young age, eventually establishing sugar mills, textile factories with more than 1,000 employees and import-export firms with offices around the world. He became one of the country’s wealthiest businessmen. By the age of 30, he was elected president of the Yangon (formerly Rangoon) Chamber of Commerce, apart from heading many social, educational and cultural organizations. Relocating to India, he began teaching Vipassana in 1969, where for a few years, he regularly spent ten days teaching and twenty days working at his business office in Mumbai. From 1979 onwards he also started giving courses outside India, notably in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, France, England, North America, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. All of these countries today have one or more centres.

Mr. Goenka, who for most of his life worked as a prominent international businessman based in Myanmar and India, was a keynote speaker on the subject of Spirituality In Business at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January, 2000, addressed the World Peace Summit held at the United Nations in August, 2000 and was the keynote speaker at the Spirit in Business Conference ("SiB") held in New York City in April 2002.

Dhamma Jalgaon and Ajanta

The Buddhist Vihara for learning and Buddhist teaching, Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ajanta Caves are located in the Ajanta hills at Ajanta Village, the nearest point to the caves approximately 40 km from Dhamma Jalgaon Center. 

Ajanta Caves are still witness to cave paintings pertaining to the immortal of Buddha teachings of Buddha, which have withstood the ravages of time. Many Monks learners of Buddha teaching and practice meditation can take advantage of the serene surroundings and beautiful natural environment of Ajanta Caves.

The caves have been a source of inspiration since the second century BCE to about 480 CE. Ajanta Caves are preserving the teachings and art of a magnificent era for posterity, for us.

Meditators can take advantage of meditating at Dhamma Jalgaon due to its close vicinity to Ajanta Caves. The Pujya Guruji named Dhamma Jalgaon in his last days.

Residential meditation courses are held here throughout the year. Dhamma Jalgaon is managed by Jalgaon Vipassana Sanstha, Jalgaon, a registered charitable trust.

Set up on 1.5 acres of land, the center is encompassed in beautiful, quiet surroundings covered by lush evergreen trees.

It presently has Dhamma Hall, a mini Dhamma Hall, twin-bed residential accommodation with attached bathrooms, Teacher Residence, Dining Hall, Kitchen, Office and Staff Residence.

Road Map: Jalgaon to Chh. Sambhaji Nagar

Distance