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Goenka tradition · India

Dhamma Paphulla

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Founded

2000

Capacity

200 students

Tradition

Goenka tradition

Languages

English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil

About this center

Forty kilometres from Bengaluru city centre on a green campus serving South India. Mild Bengaluru climate year-round makes it one of the most comfortable centers to sit in summer. Strong English-language teaching pool serves the tech-industry practitioner base of Karnataka. Kannada and Tamil discourse also available.

How to reach

Nearest airport
Bengaluru (BLR) — 50 km
Nearest railway
Bengaluru — 45 km
Climate
Mild year-round (15-30°C)
Best season
Year-round

Before you apply

Most climate-comfortable South India center. Books out fast — apply 2-3 months ahead. Cool nights even in summer.

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 Paphulla. Darshya does not handle bookings — the center reviews each applicant personally. The course itself is donation-based (no fee).

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