Currently all 10-day courses for both new and old students are held at the Kyoto Vipassana centre—Dhamma Bhanu.

How to apply for a course
After reviewing the Code of Discipline for the courses in Vipassana Meditation and checking the Course Schedule, you may then apply for a course.

To register for a course please go to the Course Schedule.

Course registration will open 2 months before and will close 14 days before the course starts.

On receipt of your application, you will be sent a confirmation letter. The letter gives details on the train schedule, what to bring to the course etc. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of your application, please contact the Centre.

Please reconfirm your attendance for the course either by e-mail or phone/fax not later than 14 days before the course starts. Failing this, we cannot guarantee your place on the course.

If you wish to cancel your application, please let us know as soon as possible, since there are many people on the waiting list.


Japan Vipassana Center
Dhamma Bhanu, Iwakamioku Hatta Kyotamba-cho Funai-gun Kyoto 622-0324 JAPAN
Tel/Fax: 0771-86-0765
E-Mail: info@bhanu.dhamma.org

Vipassana Course Registration
E-Mail: registration@bhanu.dhamma.org

Old students who would like to help with any of the courses are warmly welcome including on the day before the courses start.  If you would like to help with the organization of any of these courses or if you would like to give financial support please contact the Japan Vipassana Association.

T: 0771-86-0765
F: 0771-86-0765
Email: info@bhanu.dhamma.org

In light of the anticipated increase of H1N1 flu cases as the winter flu season approaches, the Japan Vipassana Association would like advise all applicants of the following information.

Those who may be at higher level of risk should not apply for a course for the time being, this includes pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes and emphysema.

As the centre can not provide medical care if a student is found to have H1N1 or the flu, it will be necessary to leave the centre as soon as possible. We therefore request all applicants to inform us of a family member or friend who has agreed to quickly come to the centre and help the student return home safely. The contact name and telephone number will be requested to complete the course registration upon arrival.