Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin

Friends & Family Day – April 25, 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 Vipassana Center (Dhamma Pakasa)  10076 Fish Hatchery Road (across from the Four Lakes Forest Preserve) Pecatonica, IL 61063  (parking is free) 

 Who: The event is free and open to the public 

Friends and Family Day is a wonderful way to introduce your friends and family to the Vipassana tradition, and to the Dhamma Pakasa Center where Vipassana meditation is taught in ten-day residential courses. The event includes tours of the facility and grounds, delicious vegetarian food and refreshments from our kitchen, and opportunities to meet Center teachers, Trust members, and servers who will be there to greet you.  All are welcome, including children.  

Please send your RSVP to:  Dhamma Pakasa Friends and Family Day Tickets, Saturday, Apr 25 from 11 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite

We look forward to seeing you! 

 For directions and additional information about the Center go to:  https://pakasa.dhamma.org 

SPREAD THE WORD!    Feel free to take flyers to share with others.  

Also, tell your friends, family, and colleagues about this event by posting the RSVP link on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.   

 OLD STUDENT SERVERS ARE NEEDED 

  • Friday, April 24th to help prepare the Center for the event
  • Saturday, April 25th to help during the event 

Register to serve at: http://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schpakasa (Open House Service Period, April 24/25).  Come for a few hours or spend the night of the 24th.  Be sure to note when you plan to arrive and when you will leave.

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