Goenka tradition · USA & Canada
Dhamma Surabhi
Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
Founded
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Capacity
100 students
Tradition
Goenka tradition
Languages
English
About this center
Canadian Vipassana Centre serving British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Mountain forest setting near Merritt, BC. Reachable from Vancouver via 3-hour drive. Hosts standard 10-day courses through warmer months — limited winter operation due to climate.
How to reach
- Nearest airport
- Vancouver (YVR) — 280 km
- Nearest railway
- No nearby rail
- Climate
- Mountain — cold winter, mild summer
- Best season
- May to October
Before you apply
Self-drive often easiest. Long drive from Vancouver — plan accordingly. Limited winter schedule.
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 Surabhi. Darshya does not handle bookings — the center reviews each applicant personally. The course itself is donation-based (no fee).