Dhamma Bala

Dhamma Bala, meaning 'Strength of Dhamma', is half a kilometre from the Bhedaghat waterfall on the Narmada river near Jabalpur, a place known for the 2 km stretch of marble rocks along both banks of the river. The centre's address is on Bapat Marg in Bhedaghat. It began with a 10-day course that started on 19 May 2005. Set on five acres of land, it has facilities for about 100 students. dhamma.org says 10-day and 3-day courses are held regularly, and the schedule also includes Satipatthana Sutta courses for experienced old students; dhamma.org lists English as the language of instruction. The Jabalpur Vipassana Trust has a separate city contact address in Jabalpur, on Model Road near Shastri Bridge, for enquiries.

How to apply

Apply online through the centre's page on dhamma.org (in Nepal, start from np.dhamma.org). New students must first complete a 10-day course, and there is no charge.

What is taught here

Donation-funded 10-day courses taught with S. N. Goenka's recorded instructions, in the line of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, at centres in Nepal and worldwide. Read about Goenka (U Ba Khin).