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Goenka tradition · India

Dhamma Khetta

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Flagship center

Founded

1976

Capacity

250 students

Tradition

Goenka tradition

Languages

English, Hindi, Telugu

About this center

The first Vipassana center established in India by S.N. Goenka, founded the same year as Dhamma Giri. Located on a sprawling forested campus 20 km south of Hyderabad. Strong year-round course schedule. Important historic center — many of the senior assistant teachers worldwide first sat here.

How to reach

Nearest airport
Hyderabad (RGIA) — 30 km
Nearest railway
Secunderabad — 35 km
Climate
Hot dry summer, mild winter
Best season
November to February

Before you apply

Forest setting with monkeys and peacocks. Vegetarian South Indian meals. Strong English-language teaching pool.

New to Vipassana? Read the full guide before applying — the 10-day course expects you to know what you are committing to.

Apply for a course

Applications go directly to Dhamma Khetta. Darshya does not handle bookings — the center reviews each applicant personally. The course itself is donation-based (no fee).

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