South Bay Vipassana Hall

 

The  South Bay Vipassana Hall serves the old students of S. N. Goenka in the Bay Area by hosting one-hour sittings, three-hour sittings, one-day courses, children courses, and trust meetings. The hall is staffed and supported by grateful old students on a volunteer basis. 

All meditation events are only for old studentsOld students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his assistant teachers.

A new 10-day course registration for dates 5/29-6/09 is now OPEN to both OLD AND NEW students at an offsite facility in Occidental, CA. Click here to apply

Day Time Activity
Every Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm Group sitting. If you're coming for the Wednesday group sitting for the first time, please call 408-676-2141.

Saturdays 9:00am - 12:20pm  3-Hour group sitting
1st  Sunday & 3rd Saturday of every month 9:00am - 4:00pm One-Day course
Other Saturdays and most Sundays of every month 9:00am - 12:20pm
3-Hour group sitting

Note: Depending on the availability of an assistant teacher we schedule additional one-day courses so check  the schedule on this page from time to time.

Schedule

*AT-led one-day course.

Group sittings on other weekdays will be held if there is a demand. If you are interested in learning about activities at other times than scheduled above, please email  info-south-bay@mahavana.dhamma.org or call (408) 676-2141.

Group sittings provide valuable opportunities to strengthen your practice of Vipassana by sitting with fellow students. These group sittings and one-day courses are open to  those students who have completed at least one 10-day course with S.N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers.

Trust meeting sessions includes an AT-led group sitting (9:00am - 10:00am) followed by a 2-hour CVC Trust meeting. All old students are welcome to attend the group sitting and/or trust meeting.

Instructions for setting up the Hall for Group Sits

Please see these instructions for opening/closing the hall and setting it up for a Group Sit or a 1-day course.

Directions & Rideshare Information

Garrett Business Center
3375 Scott Blvd. Suite 432
Santa Clara, CA 95054     Map

Please click here for the details about the voluntary rideshare program and sign-up for ridesharing.

Service & Dana Opportunities

If you are interested in supporting the South Bay Vipassana Hall with a donation, donate here.
There are several ways in which you can give service to help run the South Bay Vipassana Hall. Please email us and provide your contact information.

 

We appreciate your feedback on improving SBVH to better serve students.

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