Vipassana Association of South Africa

20/01/2026

1-Day Vipassana Meditation Course In GAUTENG (old students only)

Date: Sunday 22 Feb

*Please note that this is a new and improved venue which will now be at The Yoga Republic , 107 Gertrude Street, Randburg.

To register please navigate to: https://schedule.vridhamma.org/form/one-day-application-form?centre=279&course=69851

Google Maps Link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2GsozipNcgTYbLmZA

14/01/2026

1 Day Course in Cape Town End Of This Month ✨ (Old Students Only)

A 1-day course is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your daily practice at home and get back on track.

The course will be held in Meadowridge (Next to Bergvliet) from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, 25th of January.

🌱 Bring a small vegetarian lunch for yourself
🧘Bring cushions and a blanket for yourself
📍- 7 School Side Rd, Meadowridge
⏰ - 8:30am - 4:30pm

You can apply using here - https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schpataka




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06/01/2026

Do you know anyone who is interested in Vipassana but is hesitant to commit to a 10-day course? Share this post and let them know there is an opportunity to learn Anapana (the first step of Vipassana) and ask any questions about the 10-day courses🧘‍♀️🧘

They don't need to sign up to attend, just arrive. They also don't need an old student to join them, they can arrive alone.

The 30 minute session will be held in Meadowridge on SUNDAY 11 January (next to Bergvliet, 20 minutes from Cape Town CBD)

Helpful info:
📍- 7 School Side Rd, Meadowridge.
🕣- 9:00 am sharp for Meditation(Please arrive a few minutes early)
☕️ - 9:30 am Tea and Coffee
🧘‍♀️- Bring cushions and a blanket for yourselves

06/01/2026

Applications for the 10-day course in Pretoria, Gauteng, have RE-OPENED due to some cancellations 🧘‍♀️

If you or someone you know would be interested in attending this special course (it only happens once a year in Gauteng), share this post with them.

Applications can be made at - https://schedule.vridhamma.org/courses/pataka

Old students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers. Old students have the opportunity to provide Dhamma Service at the courses listed.

04/01/2026

The Last Day Of The 10-day Course That Occurred Over Christmas and New Year's Day - Congratulations to All the Students Who Completed The Course At Dhama Pataka 👏

You can learn more about Vipassana Meditation in South Africa here - https://pataka.dhamma.africa/about-vipassana-meditation/

You can find course dates to the courses here- https://schedule.vridhamma.org/courses/pataka

02/12/2025

The most recent 1-day course in Cape Town 🩵 The 1-day courses will resume in January 2026 (the last Sunday of every month)

22 students in total attended this course, located 20 minutes from the city centre.

You can learn more about Vipassana Meditation in South Africa here - https://pataka.dhamma.africa/about-vipassana-meditation/

You can find course dates to the courses here- https://schedule.vridhamma.org/courses/pataka

05/11/2025

One Day Course Coming Up in Johannesburg - 7 December ✨

If you are an old student in Gauteng and would like to attend, you can apply here - https://schedule.vridhamma.org/courses/pataka

📍 - Kensington Community Centre Cnr Orlando Road and Cumberland Road, Kensington, Johannesburg. (Entrance will be on Orlando Rd)
⏰ - 09:00 am - 5:30 pm
🌱 - Come together and contribute with a vegetarian dish to share lunch together

31/10/2025

You can learn more about Vipassana Meditation in South Africa here - https://pataka.dhamma.africa/about-vipassana-meditation/

You can find course dates to the courses here- https://schedule.vridhamma.org/courses/pataka

30/10/2025

Do you know anyone who is interested in Vipassana but is hesitant to commit to a 10-day course? Share this post and let them know there is an opportunity to learn Anapana (the first step of Vipassana) 🧘‍♀️🧘

The 30 minute session will be held in Meadowridge on SUNDAY 9 November (next to Bergvliet, 20 minutes from Cape Town CBD)

You do not need to register or apply for this Anapana Session 🙂

Helpful info:
📍- 7 School Side Rd, Meadowridge.
🕣- 9:00 am sharp for Meditation(Please arrive a few minutes early)
☕️ - 9:30 am Tea and Coffee
🧘‍♀️- Bring cushions and a blanket for yourselves

29/10/2025

19 Old students joined the one-day course last weekend! 🧘👏🙏

There is a one day course in Cape Town on the last Sunday of EVERY MONTH. The next one will be held on the 30th of November.

You can learn more about Vipassana Meditation in South Africa here - https://pataka.dhamma.africa/about-vipassana-meditation/

You can find course dates to the courses here- https://schedule.vridhamma.org/courses/pataka

23/10/2025

You can learn more about Vipassana Meditation in South Africa here - https://pataka.dhamma.africa/about-vipassana-meditation/

You can find course dates to the courses here- https://schedule.vridhamma.org/courses/pataka

19/10/2025

This Weekend - 1 Day Course in Cape Town✨ (Old Students Only)

A 1-day course is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your daily practice at home and get back on track.

The course will be held in Meadowridge (Next to Bergvliet) from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, 26th of October.

🌱 Bring a small vegetarian lunch for yourself
🧘Bring cushions and a blanket for yourself
📍- 7 School Side Rd, Meadowridge
⏰ - 8:30am - 4:30pm

You can apply using the link - https://schedule.vridhamma.org/form/one-day-application-form?centre=279&course=67658