About Dhamma Kanheri

Dhamma Kanheri conducts Vipassana Meditation Courses as taught by Shri S N Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin . The campus is situated in a ground plus 5 storey building spread over an approximate area of 11,000 sq ft.

Facilities at the Centre were upgraded in March 2025 and now include: 

  • The Main Dhamma Hall on 5th Floor with air conditioning and sound proofing so that students get a conducive atmosphere to practice seriously. 
     
  • In a unique design, an attached small hall with a/c serves as a Meditation Cell area where old students (those who have already completed a 10-Day Course) can meditate in privacy.
     
  • Individual or twin-sharing rooms are available for the students sitting the residential courses. The Centre has a total of 28 rooms with toilets attached. Old students are usually given individual accommodation. Others are given single accommodation subject to availability.
     
  • Lift is available for the main building to access 1st to 5th floor.
     
  • The 10-Day course area is segregated from the 1-Day and other activities held at the Centre. It also contains a small walking area for the Course students.
     
  • In addition to 10-Day Vipassana courses, Dhamma Kanheri also offers facilities for old students in Mumbai to strengthen their daily practice. A separate a/c Dhamma hall is available for a variety of activities such as daily Group Sittings,  One-Day courses on weekends and public holidays. This Hall is behind the Centre building on the first floor. No lift is available for this building.
     
  • Another small hall near the entrance of the Centre serves old students as an Any time meditation room. They are welcome to come and meditate here as per their convenience from 8 AM to 7 PM every day.

Types of Courses at Dhamma Kanheri

  • 10 Day residential Vipassana Meditation courses

  • 3-Day courses for those who have completed a 10 Day course.

  • Daily Group Sittings – 8.00 AM - 9.00 AM and 6 PM - 7PM.
    Old students who have done at least one 10-Day Vipassana course are welcome to join the same or come to sit at a time of their convenience between 8 AM to 7 PM.

  • One-Day courses every Saturday, Sunday and bank /public holiday from 10.30 AM - 5 PM.

    Please note, the Daily Group Sitting, One-Day and 3 Day courses are meant only for those who have already learnt to practice Vipassana by fully completing at least one 10 Day Vipassana Meditation course as taught by Shri SN Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. For those who wish to know about Vipassana, please attend the introductory Anapana Meditation course

  • Children’s courses – The children's course is open to all children having completed 10 years and till 16 years.

  • Introductory Anapana Meditation sessions - these are introductory sessions for those who want to learn about Vipassana Meditation and try a 10 min Anapana meditation practice session. Anapana meditation is the first step to learning Vipassana meditation. It is held on request for visitors to the Centre. You are welcome  to visit the Centre any day between 9 AM to 7 PM for the same.

  • The Centre also serves as a training centre for MCGM school teachers under the MITRA program

Getting there - The Centre is a few minutes’ drive from Western Express highway.

  • Turn left on WEH after Oberoi Mall signal when coming from Borivali or take a U turn under the Oberoi mall flyover if coming from Andheri.

  • Take BEST route 347 or 447 from Goregaon Station East and get off at Doordarshan colony or Lakshdham school stop.

  • Take BEST route 345 from Charkop via Malad Station, West & East and get off at Hanuman Naka which is close to the Centre.

Address: Dhamma Kanheri Vipassana Centre, Opposite Lakshdham School, Mohan Gokhale Road, Gokuldham Colony, Goregaon (E) Mumbai 400063

Location - https://goo.gl/maps/om6Kug8XFmZ7Vcwf7

Donation for Dhamma Kanheri Vipassana Centre may be sent to the following bank account. Please send details of the donation to info.gvc@vridhamma.org for availing donation receipt.

Name of Bank account:
Dhamma Pattana Vipassana Trust A/c Goregaon Centre
Axis Bank Ltd, Malad West Branch,
Account No. 921010040391149
IFSC Code - UTIB0000062