Dhamma Sela
A place to learn the technique of Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
— S.N. Goenka
The Center
Dhamma Sela, also known as the Rocky Mountain Vipassana Center, means the "Rock of Dhamma" in Pali. It is one of numerous centers worldwide dedicated to the teaching of Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
What is Vipassana?
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was rediscovered by Gotama Buddha more than 2500 years ago and was taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills — an Art of Living.
This non-sectarian technique aims for the total eradication of mental impurities and the resultant highest happiness of full liberation. Healing, not merely the curing of diseases, but the essential healing of human suffering, is its purpose.
Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body, which can be experienced directly by disciplined attention to the physical sensations.
Vipassana Courses
Everything you need to know about attending a Vipassana course at our center.
Dhamma Sela
Ten-Day Residential
The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results.
STRUCTURE
Three Steps of Training
The course requires serious work. The training consists of three steps: Sīla (moral conduct), Samādhi (concentration), and Paññā (wisdom through self-observation).
OFFERING
Given Freely
All courses are offered free of charge. There are no fees for the teaching, nor for room and board. Expenses are met by donations from those who have completed a course.
S.N. Goenka
