Group Sittings for Vipassana Meditators
Group Sittings are sessions where those who have already fully completed one or more 10-Day Vipassana course or 7-Day Vipassana Teenager Course as taught by the Principal Teacher Shri S N Goenka ji, get together and practice Vipassana meditation for some time.
Please note, one cannot learn or "try out" Vipassana meditation at such group sittings, 1-day or the short 2 or 3 Day course. To learn Vipassana meditation, one needs to join a 10-Day residential course at any Vipassana Centre. For those who have not done a 10-day Course and would just like to know about it or try it, there are introductory Anapana meditation sessions at some.
Some of these locations are full fledged Vipassana Centres which have a seperate hall where Vipassana "old" students can come and practice. You can also request for an introductory session and learn Anapana Meditation at such locations.
Others are locations ( basically a room) that have been offered by some grateful Vipassana mediator where Vipassana old students can come and meditate as per a daily or weekly schedule.
Some of these locations are known as "Any Time Meditation" or ATM facility. This means, this location is such that a room is available where a Vipassana old student can come and practice by oneself at this location at a time of their convenience.
All these non-centre locations are subject to the same Code of Discipline as applicable to Vipassana Centres.
Note- Vipassana Research Institute is merely hosting this information and does not take any responsibility for the accuracy, operations and safety at such ATM facilities.
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Daily Group Sitting Locations
Ulhasnagar - Group Sittings are held daily from 8 to 9 PM
Dhamma Saket Vipassana Centre,
Near Nalanda School, Kansai Rd, Ulhasnagar - 4
Map location : https://goo.gl/maps/Mo1u7YFYoa2PjqgG6
Contact numbers: Shyam ji : 7385101334 / Gaurav ji : 7972405736
Dombivli East - Vipassana Any time meditation facility
Group Sittings are held daily from 8 to 9AM and 4.30 to 5.30 PM.
Vipassana ATM facility: open from 8 am to 8 pm
Location - Dr. Ranjana Kantharia's Clinic, Gr floor, New Poornima Darshan, Opp Jevandeep Hosp, Shrikhandewadi, Dombivli (E)
Map Location : https://goo.gl/maps/csPbgmQqktBrp2K28
Contact number: Sagar: 9579367374
Dombivli West - Vipassana Any time meditation facility
Open from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM only.
Location - 12/B, Zipru Sadan, Ground floor, Opp. Bhavani Sadan. Achalkar bldg,
Next to Omkar bldg, Near Don Bosco School., Gupte Road, Jai Hind Colony, Dombivli West: 421202.
Map Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jqvRtAWtv6oEVqp96
Contact numbers: Dr. Ranjana ji: 9930353963, 8655994866
Vikhroli
Daily Group Sittings from 7 to 8 AM and & 4 to 5 PM
Ratnabodhi Vihar, Kannamvar Nagar No. 2, Vikhroli
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/UzRwnWzKF3z
Contact number : Siddharth ji: 9869125777
Dhamma Vipula Vipassana Centre, Belapur
Any time meditation facility open in Basement Hall (adjoining Centre Office) from 7 AM to 8 PM
Location - Plot 91A, Sec 26, Parsik Hill, C.B.D. Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400614
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DB55xoiTFak
Office Contact numbers: 02227522404 / 02227522277 (Office Inquiry Timings: 11am - 5pm)
https://vipula.vridhamma.org/
Global Vipassana Pagoda, Gorai
Facility available from 9 AM – 7 PM
Location - Global Vipassana Pagoda Gate 6
Next to Esselworld,Gorai Village,Borivali (West),Mumbai 400091
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/K9JtUYFqKNt
Contact number: 022 - 50427500 (ext No #9)
Borivali West
Capacity to sit 10 persons only at one time
Group Sittings Daily from 2.30 PM to 3.30 PM except Saturdays and public holidays.
On Sundays 2 to 5 PM only.
Location - G-1, "B" Wing, Ground Floor, Gayatri Krupa Bldg, L.T. Road, Babhai Naka,
(Near Shri Damodar Medical, Siddhivinayak Eye Clinic) Borivali West, Mumbai-91
Map Location : https://goo.gl/maps/CSjbYEPw6oDEvW7G7
Contact Numbers: Birju Dar ji:9821355653,9820736505
Dhamma Kanheri Vipassana Centre, Goregaon
Any time meditation facility open from 7 AM to 7 PM
Daily Group Sittings: 8 AM to 9 AM and 6 PM to 7 PM
Location - Mohan Gokhale Road, Opp Lakshadham School,
Umershetpada, Gokuldham Colony, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/RwBWhgM9rKPR78sM6 (1.7km from Aarey Metro Station)
Contact number: 9152233764 /65
https://kanheri.vridhamma.org/
Goregaon West
Daily Group Sitting: 7 AM to 8 AM
Location - Atindriya Reharsal Hall, 1/7 Unnat Nagar 3, Near Shabari Restaurant,
M.G. Road, Goregoan (West)
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/XL5eGwYRyDL2
Contact number: Nisha Malloo:9820213663/9594413663
Grant Road
Any time meditation facility is open 24x7
Daily Group Sittings: 8 AM to 9 AM, 2.30 PM to 3.30 PM and 6 PM to 7 PM
Location - B-8 Bharat Nagar,Opp Shalimar Cinema/Near Super Cinema,Grant Road (E),Mumbai-7
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/Y8Dd33djYtD2
Contact number: Heena ji: 9819219087 / Nitin ji: 9820003057 / Sanjiv ji (at facility): 9892502105
Please register on whatsapp group to avail the facility on regular basis : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lh33wXr5o0UH2GqIlWQp3j
Please also download the brochure to understand the rules for the use of this 24x7 ATM
Weekly Group Sitting Locations
Locations in Navi Mumbai
Airoli, Navi Mumbai
Every Sunday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9 AM only
Location - Dr Ambedkar memorial bhavan, Sector 15, Airoli
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/zT4a97rWKAjp17nT9
Contact number: 9969267720 / Yadav ji : 9930848436
Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Every Sunday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9 AM only
Location - Fr Agnel Technical Complex, Balbhavan Hall, Sector 9A, Vashi
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/GPvy8C8PzAZs2qXF6
Contact number: D J Kocheji : 9833127933 / Sudhakarji Patil: 9969133135
Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
Every Sunday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9 AM, Saturdays 6 PM to 7 PM only
Location -Vishwajyot School, Plot 77 Sec 20, Nr Jalvayu Vihar, Kharghar
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/d3YPXqYGzeJ2
Contact number: Sushama ji: 9322890275 / Saraswati ji : 93226 83469
Locations in Mumbai
Mulund
Every Sunday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9 AM except 3rd (due to 1-day course)
Location - Lion's Pavilion,1st floor,Near Vaze School,Vitthalbhai Patel Road,Mulund West
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/z7QUEPHR94ZSMo8o9
Contact number: Nilesh ji 9324009181 / Kantibhai:9321598545
Powai
Every Saturday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9 AM
Location - Gymkhana building, 4th floor, Nr. hostel 11, IIT Powai
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DhtsE5hftb6BYFkq9
Contact number: Neeta ji: 9619397648 / Rajkumar ji: 9820084502
Virar
Every Sunday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9 AM
Location - Vasai Virar Vipassana Samiti, 3rd Floor, Mayfair Virar Garden, Gate 1,
Off Bolinj Road, Karodi, Virar West 401303
Map Location:https://maps.app.goo.gl/5dcLcXEEaDUQkwf17
Contact number: Milind ji : 9766622428 / Prakash ji : 9049046984
Borivali West
Every Thursday only Group Sitting: 12 PM to 1 PM
Every Tuesday - learn Anapana meditation session for newcomers 12 PM to 12.30 PM
Location - Dept of Psychological Medicine (OPD #14), Shri Harilal Bhagwati (NTC) Municipal Gen. Hospital,
SVP Road, Borivali (W), Mumbai-103
Map Location:https://goo.gl/maps/kuzKAUbGJP4wdmMcA
Minimum one day advance registration by SMS is compulsory as it is inside Hospital premises.MINIMUM 1-DAY PRIOR REGISTRATION MUST - AS IT Register by SMS only – 9892415803
Goregaon West
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9 AM & after Group Sittings 9.15 AM Learn Anapana meditation session for newcomers
Location -Siddharth Goregoan Sadhak Sangha, Shravasti Buddha Vihar, Motilal Nagar I, Across B.E.S.T. Colony, Goregaon West, Mumbai- 400104
Map Location:https://goo.gl/maps/ViCNvNfSz6gyS7TU7
Contact number: Rajesh Sable: 9892970706, Pallavi Kadam: 8828354077
Andheri West
Every Saturday morning Group Sitting: 5 PM to 6 PM
Location -Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Janmashatabdi Bhavan, Padmashree Karmveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Marg,
R.T.O Corner, 4-Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai – 400053
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/4KzRqqy5yawTBAhx8
Contact number: Dr Mohini ji: 9769926169 Nitin ji: 9324022998
Juhu -Vile Parle JVPD
Every Sunday morning Group Sitting: 6.30 AM to 8 AM
Location - Jamnabai Narsee School, JVPD Scheme
R.T.O Corner, 4-Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai – 400053
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/5MPsH3B5X5n
Contact number: Devyani ji: 9223254982 / Bharat ji: 9821076981 / Jignesh ji: 9136130329
Cuffe Parade
Every Sunday morning Group Sitting: 8 AM to 9AM
Location - Smt Ilaichidevi Agarwal Residence, 83,Sunflower Bldg,
Opp. G.D. Somani School, Cuffe Parade
Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/grfJkz5BjCs
Contact number: Hemal ji : 7021215934 / Anand ji : 8422949108