Dhamma Āloka Vipassana Meditation Centre

VIPASSANA CENTRE VICTORIA WELCOME TO DHAMMA ĀLOKA The Vipassana Centre Victoria in Woori Yallock offers residential courses in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. ABOUT OURCOURSES All courses offered at the Vipassana Centre Victoria, Dhamma Āloka, are conducted by assistant teachers of S. N. Goenka using audio and video recordings of Mr Goenka’s instructions and discourses. All ten day courses begin the evening of the arrival day and end early morning of the departure day. APPLY EARLY Please note that many courses are full 2-3 months in advance. We encourage you to apply early in order to allow time to make travel arrangements once registered. An application is required to register for all courses. ABOUT THE CENTRE Dhamma Āloka (which means 'light of Dhamma') was purchased in 1995 after years of searching for a site. The property is at Woori Yallock ('running stream' in the local Aboriginal language), one hour's drive east of Melbourne and only ten kilometres from the renowned Healesville wildlife sanctuary. LOCAL AREA The centre is on a hill which adjoins a reserve on the banks of the Yarra River, with an outlook across lush river flats towards mountain ranges. The eighteen acre site has a three-bedroom house, and new buildings include a hall for fifty people, accommodation blocks and bathrooms. It is mostly cleared with a fringe of ti-tree and eucalypt forest. The impression is one of seclusion and tranquillity. FACILITIES Facilities at the centre include a warm and comfortable meditation hall, kitchen, office, dining rooms and individual student accommodation blocks, as well as server accommodation.