Wheel of Dhamma
Vipassana Meditation Centre
Dhamma Bhanu
Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Dhamma Bhanu —a ray of light of Dhamma

The first Vipassana meditation centre to be established in Japan (1989).

S.N. Goenka gave the centre the name
Dhamma Bhanu —a ray of light of Dhamma.

The centre, situated in the northwestern part of Kyoto prefecture, lies near to Mizuho town and is easily reached by public transport from Kyoto station (90min). 

The major cities of Osaka, Kobe, and Nara in western Japan, and Nagoya, Yokohama, and Tokyo in the east, offer fast and regular services to Kyoto.

Dhamma Bhanu is located in rural countryside, in a peaceful location surrounded by forest and farm land.

Courses are held at the centre throughout the year and are conducted in both English and Japanese with participants attending from all over Japan.

Dhamma Bhanu currently has the capacity to accommodate 65 students plus teachers and management.

Dhamma Bhanu is administrated by the Japan Vipassana Association, a non-profit organization.