Friends & Family Day – April 25, 2026
March 13, 2026
You are warmly welcomed to the annual Friends and Family Day at Dhamma Pakasa! When: Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (Central time) Where: The Illinois
About Vipassana
The technique of Vipassana meditation is a practical way to achieve peace of mind and live a happy, productive life. This technique is non-sectarian and is suitable to all people regardless of religion, gender, race or nationality.
About Courses
To learn Vipassana meditation one needs to develop one’s own experience during a residential 10-day course. All courses are conducted by assistant teachers of S.N. Goenka using audio and video recordings of Mr. Goenka’s instructions and discourses.
About Dhamma Pakasa
Dhamma Pakasa (Pali for ‘Luster of Truth’), stands on quiet and placid twenty acres next to the Four Lakes Forest Preserve in northern Illinois. Facilities include accommodations, dining facilities and walking paths.
Spring Work Period at Dhamma Pakasa : April 13 – 25
March 25, 2025
Old Students are needed to come serve on all or some of the days throughout the extended work period at Dhamma Pakasa from Sunday, April
In-Person, Half-Day Group SittingsFriday, August 25, (Doors Open at 1.15 pm) Room 204 Parkes Hall, Northwestern University 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL
August 24, 2023
For all Old Students practicing in the tradition as taught by S. N. Goenka. We would like to announce upcoming in-person, half-day Group Sitting to