Goenka tradition · India
Dhamma Setu
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Founded
1988
Capacity
180 students
Tradition
Goenka tradition
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
About this center
Forty kilometres south of Chennai near the Bay of Bengal. Serves South India along with Dhamma Khetta and Dhamma Paphulla. Regular 10-day courses in English, Tamil, and Hindi. Quiet rural surroundings with coconut groves. Hot most of the year — best sat in winter months.
How to reach
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA) — 25 km
- Nearest railway
- Tambaram — 18 km
- Climate
- Hot humid, monsoon Oct-Dec
- Best season
- December to February
Before you apply
Coastal humidity year-round. Lightweight cotton clothing essential. Tamil-speaking discourse available.
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 Setu. Darshya does not handle bookings — the center reviews each applicant personally. The course itself is donation-based (no fee).