Dhamma Manjusha

Dhamma Manjusha is a small Vipassana centre at Borgaon Manju in Akola district, Maharashtra, near Machhi Talav beside the Highway No. 6 bypass. dhamma.org gives the meaning of its name as 'a treasure trove of Dhamma gems' and 2024 as the year of its first course. Facilities are modest: dhamma.org lists dormitory space for 22 students, one room for a Dhamma server and one for the assistant teacher, an office, a dining area and a walking area. Courses are taught in Hindi, English and Marathi. As of 2026 the schedule is mostly 10-day courses, with frequent one-day courses and some 2-day and 3-day courses for old students, Satipatthana Sutta courses for experienced old students, and children's courses.

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).