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Goenka tradition · India

Dhamma Sindhu

Bada, Gujarat, India

Founded

1990

Capacity

150 students

Tradition

Goenka tradition

Languages

English, Hindi, Gujarati

About this center

Located in Kutch desert near Mandvi. Serves Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the broader Western India region. Quiet desert setting with extreme winter days and cold nights — autumn and winter are the prime sitting seasons. Strong Gujarati-language teaching tradition.

How to reach

Nearest airport
Bhuj — 80 km
Nearest railway
Bhuj — 80 km
Climate
Desert — extreme summer, cold winter nights
Best season
November to February

Before you apply

Cold winter nights — pack thermals. Avoid April-June. Strong Gujarati-medium courses 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 Sindhu. Darshya does not handle bookings — the center reviews each applicant personally. The course itself is donation-based (no fee).

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