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Southern California Vipassana Center

The SCVC conducts meditation retreats in the tradition of S.N. Goenka. More information can be found

04/09/2024

Spring has arrived in the high desert! Even though it is still getting pretty cold, the cacti are blooming. A lot is going on at the Center. The Satipatthana Course for old students just ended; the first children's one-day course was at the Center last month and was very successful; and the center will offer its first one-day course for old students on April 21; it is expected that one-day courses will be scheduled more regularly.

10-day courses are scheduled approximately every 2 weeks for new students to learn the Vipassana meditation technique and for old students to more firmly establish the technique. These courses fill up fast, so it is important to check for the date the course opens for registration. Be ready to apply at 7:00 am Pacific time on the day registration opens. Feel free to visit the course schedule page for current updates: https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana

In addition, the annual Trust retreat will be held at the Center May 31 - June 2. This is an excellent opportunity for old students to meet with teachers, meditate together, and see how the center operates. Registration will open on May 1, and there will be the option to attend some sessions virtually.

11/16/2023

Fall is here in the high desert, and with some late-summer rains, we have a few blooming flowers! A few updates:
1. Please check the website for updates to our COVID-19 policy. All students and servers are required to test right before coming to the Center, but there are no other testing or vaccine requirements.
2. The West Campus expansion is underway; when the project is complete, we will double our capacity and hopefully reduce the waitlists! Regular updates are provided in the monthly newsletters sent to old students.
3. Old students (those who have sat and completed a 10-day course) are welcome to join us at the Southern California Vipassana Center on Sundays after courses end for group meditation from 9:00 - 10:00 am. Upcoming dates are November 26; December 10; 17; 31.

03/24/2023

Students attending the course that began March 1 got an unexpected and rare treat - snowfall at Dhamma Vaddhana. Snow in the desert is always beautiful, especially so at the Center!

A couple of updates:
1. The vaccine requirement has been dropped, so all can apply to sit courses at the Center.
2. Group sittings for old students (those who have completed a 10-day course at a Vipassana Center in the tradition of S.N. Goenka) happen at Dhamma Vaddhana on the last day of the course from 9:00 - 10:00 am. You are welcome to stay to help set up for the next course and have lunch. Upcoming dates are April 2, April 16, and April 30.
3. There are several Children and Teen courses happening this year. Please see the course registration page at https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana for specific dates.

May all be happy!

02/16/2023

2023 has been off to a great start with filled courses and many students receiving Dhamma instruction! The cooler temperatures and winter skies make it a great time to be in the high desert.

Here are some activities that might be of interest.

1. SCVC no longer requires students and servers to be vaccinated. Current COVID protocols are listed on the Course Registration page at https://www.dhamma.vaddhana.org/.

2. SCVC hosts one-hour group meditations for old students on Day 11 of the course (typically on a Sunday). Upcoming group meditations are on February 26, March 12, and March 19. There are other locations that offer one-hour group meditation as well. Contact us for more information.

3. The annual Trust retreat will be held March 17-19. This is an important time each year during which the Trust shares accomplishments from the previous year and goals for the future. All old students are welcome to attend, and more information can be found on the SCVC course registration page (registration opens February 17).

May all be happy!

12/27/2022

Greetings from Dhamma Vaddhana!

The picture looks north beyond the female server building - we are fortunate to have such beauty when the rains make their way to 29 Palms! There are a couple of updates to highlight.

1. A project manager and other skilled people are needed to support the West Campus Expansion, which will double the current student capacity and add approximately 30,000 square feet of construction that will also include a cell complex. The PM will be the main point of contact for the Development Committee and Trust and the liaison to consultants, contractors, and regulatory officials. For more information, see the PM job description at https://bit.ly/scvc-pm. In addition, the committee is looking for people with other skills, including construction, engineering, regulatory, and others to lend their expertise to the project. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

2. Group Sittings at the Center: The Center hosts one-hour group meditations on Sundays after courses end. The meditation goes from 9:00 – 10:00 am. Old students are welcome to attend. Those who have the time can stay and help get ready for the next course and enjoy lunch. Upcoming dates:
January 2 (Monday for this course only)
January 15
January 29

Looking forward to serving and meditating together at the Center!

10/17/2022

Greetings from Dhamma Vaddhana,

Fall has arrived in the high desert with much-needed rain and cooler, more pleasant air – the perfect time of the year to serve at Dhamma Vaddhana! Please visit https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana for more information on open courses and service opportunities.

One-hour group meditations are now open at the Center for old students. They are held on Sundays after the end of a course from 9:00am – 10:00am. Those who are interested can also stay after for service and lunch. Any questions can be sent to [email protected]. Upcoming dates through November:

October 30
November 13
November 27

The next trust meeting will be held on October 30. There will be a group meditation at 9:00am, and the Trust meeting follows from 10:30am – 12:00pm. Please visit the course registration page to see how you can attend virtually.

09/19/2022

Beginning on Sunday, October 2, SCVC will host one-hour group mediations that are open to local old students. These will start at 9:00am. For those who would like to stay and give service, there will be activities that will prepare the center for the upcoming course, followed by lunch. Preregistration is not required. These will happen on the Sundays courses end (“Day 11)”; dates for the fall include:
October: 2, 16, 30
November: 13, 27
December: 11, 18

08/13/2022

The summer rains have returned after a couple of very dry summers! We have been fortunate to have the monsoon that has drifted further West than typical.

We want to alert you to some upcoming activities/needs.

1. The course that will run from August 24 - September 4 is a course that gives priority to non-vaccinated students. Enrollment has reached the maximum for students; however, there is a need for servers.
2. The course that starts on 9/7, and the two service periods, 8/22-8/24 and 9/5-97, need servers. If interested in these service opportunities, please apply at https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana.
3. There is a Trust meeting on Sunday, August 21. This will be held at the SCVC and also virtually via MS Teams. This is a great opportunity for old students to see how the Trust guides the management of the Center. More information can be found at the course registration page link above.
4. There is a one-day meditation course for Children Ages 8 – 12 on September 11, 2022, in Redlands, CA. During this course, students learn the technique of Anapana meditation. In addition, there are other activities such as games, art, and storytelling. For more information, please visit https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana or send an email to [email protected]. There will also be a course for children (November 5) and for teenagers (November 6); registration for both opens on October 1.

06/15/2022

Summer has arrived at SCVC! The typical patterns are in place - hot days; warm, breezy afternoons; and clear blue skies with amazing views of the Joshua Tree National Park!

There are several opportunities to serve during courses or between-course work periods. Servers are needed for courses that run from June 29 - July 10 and July 13 - July 24. If you are looking for an important way to deepen your practice while helping other students receive Dhamma instruction, check out available opportunities on the course registration page at https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana.

The SCVC will be offering a course from August 24 - to September 4 for which priority will be given to those who do not have a COVID vaccination. The specific requirements for that course can be found on the course registration page. Applications will be accepted for this course starting June 24.

04/28/2022

The SCVC has a need for servers for upcoming courses and between-course work periods. Those who can serve part-time are welcome to apply. Course and between-course service are wonderful opportunities to further deepen one's practice.

10-day Course: May 4-15.
Between-Course Work Period: May 16-18
3-Day Couse: May 18-22
Work Period: May 26 - 29
Between Course Work Period: May 30 - June 1.

Please visit the course scheduling page at https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana for more information and to apply.

04/05/2022

The bilingual English-Vietnamese Sati course was just completed over the weekend, and work period servers are busy getting the Center ready for the next course that starts on April 6. SCVC is looking for servers for the work period that runs April 18-20 and for the next 10-day course that begins April 20. Dhamma service is a wonderful way to strengthen one's practice and offers the opportunity to meet and get to know others on the Dhamma path. Servers during work periods and courses participate in 3 group meditations each day, and course servers have access to the Assistant Teachers for guidance. If you are interested in serving at the Center, please visit the scheduling page at https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana.

03/27/2022

Over 60 students attended the Trust retreat March 4 – 6; this was the first in-person Trust Retreat since 2019. Participants participated in a campus tour to view the enhanced landscaping, the results of the East Campus Renovation Project, and a viewing of the part of the campus that will contain the West Campus Development. During the first day, each of the committees of the Trust presented a summary of its accomplishments since the last retreat and plans for the future. At the Trust meeting on Sunday, the new Trust was installed. The trust meetings are a wonderful way to engage with the Center and keep updated on current and future operations. They are open to all old students who can attend in person or virtually. In addition, there has been significant energy as committees are being revitalized and expanding membership. If there is a committee that interests you, please reach out to [email protected].

Service Needs: The Center needs between-course servers for the work periods that begin April 4 and April 18. There are still openings for servers for the 10-day courses that start April 6 and April 20. If you are interested in applying, please visit the course registration page at https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schvaddhana.

Address

68561 Twentynine Palms Highway
Twentynine Palms, CA
92277

Telephone

(760) 362-4615

Website

http://www.vaddhana.dhamma.org/

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