The Amity of Dhamma
S.N. Goenka
The Buddha said that two types of people are rare. One type is the person who serves, who takes initiative in serving, which means that there is no thought in the mind about anything other than service. Instead, the volition of such a person is: bahujana-hitāya, bahujana-sukhāya -- my service is to help others; more and more people should benefit from it. The second type is the person who has a feeling of gratitude. Develop these two qualities... More>>
The Buddha said that two types of people are rare. One type is the person who serves, who takes initiative in serving, which means that there is no thought in the mind about anything other than service. Instead, the volition of such a person is: bahujana-hitāya, bahujana-sukhāya -- my service is to help others; more and more people should benefit from it. The second type is the person who has a feeling of gratitude. Develop these two qualities... More>>
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No. California Vipassana Center (Dhamma Manda)
What's Happening this Spring (Course Schedule)
Throughout the summer and fall, Dhamma Manda will be holding 10-day courses, 3-day courses, and one Satipatthana course. Courses generally fill-up but there is always a need for servers. We would like to invite you to consider serving a course. Here is what Goenkaji has to say about Dhamma service: “Selfless service is an essential part of the path...More>>
Throughout the summer and fall, Dhamma Manda will be holding 10-day courses, 3-day courses, and one Satipatthana course. Courses generally fill-up but there is always a need for servers. We would like to invite you to consider serving a course. Here is what Goenkaji has to say about Dhamma service: “Selfless service is an essential part of the path...More>>California Vipassana Center (Course Schedule)
Making Progress
During the past few months, work has progressed steadily on the [Dharma] hall. Drywall was installed inside the building during the third week of April and outside walls will soon receive a final coat of stucco. A natural clay will be applied to the inside walls of the hall. The dhamma hall will likely be completed enough by the May 15-16 Planning Meeting so that group sittings can be held there.The other Phase I buildings are also moving toward completion. All six residences are now complete, except for finishing touches...More>>
During the past few months, work has progressed steadily on the [Dharma] hall. Drywall was installed inside the building during the third week of April and outside walls will soon receive a final coat of stucco. A natural clay will be applied to the inside walls of the hall. The dhamma hall will likely be completed enough by the May 15-16 Planning Meeting so that group sittings can be held there.The other Phase I buildings are also moving toward completion. All six residences are now complete, except for finishing touches...More>>
Dhamma Mahavana California Vipassana Center
Pagoda Construction is in Full Swing (Course Schedule)
CVC’s Pagoda/Cell complex project continues on track despite a few delays with uncooperative weather and heavy rain. A recent pouring of concrete has brought the basement walls to approximately 60% complete. This will be followed by additional excavation to complete the footings and then the remaining basement walls will be formed up and concrete poured. Next up will be the foundation work of the ground floor and this looks to begin by mid May. The foundation work is giving all viewers on site a firsthand impression of the scope of this structure... More>>
Pagoda Construction is in Full Swing (Course Schedule)
CVC’s Pagoda/Cell complex project continues on track despite a few delays with uncooperative weather and heavy rain. A recent pouring of concrete has brought the basement walls to approximately 60% complete. This will be followed by additional excavation to complete the footings and then the remaining basement walls will be formed up and concrete poured. Next up will be the foundation work of the ground floor and this looks to begin by mid May. The foundation work is giving all viewers on site a firsthand impression of the scope of this structure... More>>
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