30/08/2026
Dhamma Pajjota’s Autumn Schedule 2026
Dear all,
With autumn just around the corner, we would like to inform you about several activities planned at Dhamma Pajjota in September and October:
12th/13th September………..Committees and Trust Meeting
14th – 30th September………Sit and Serve Period
20th September………………1-Day Course at Dhamma Pajjota
25th – 27th September………3-Day Course for Boys – Call for Servers
18th October………………….1-Day Course for Boys and Girls in Brussels
You can find information about these events here below:
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Dhamma Pajjota Committees and Trust Meeting
12th/13th September 2026
All old students are warmly invited to join the meetings at Dhamma Pajjota. During such meeting weekends, the different committees and the Pajjota Trust come together. At each Vipassana Centre, the committees discuss and manage the various aspects of running the centre, such as kitchen, household, garden, construction & maintenance, finance and course organization. Such a weekend is a good opportunity to learn more about the way the Vipassana organization is working.
You can find the program for the next trust weekend here. The minutes of the previous trust meetings are available on the Dhamma Pajjota website.
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If you would like to offer, find, or request a ride to the centre, you can do so via the Dhamma Pajjota Ride Share Board.
If you plan to come, please inform the office at [email protected].
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Sit and Serve Period
14th to 30th September 2026
It is time to get the centre ready for the colder season, and we are cordially inviting you to support us.
As always, there will be a good list of tasks for us to work through.
Our Garden Team is looking for people who enjoy working outdoors to help with removing blackberries, mowing, removing weeds from the paths, pruning willows, maintaining the branch walls and cleaning gutters.
As already announced in a separate earlier email, the Household Committee is looking for servers who would like to be part of a large-scale sewing project:
The protective covers of the wide range of meditation cushion models need to be modified and the committee would like to assemble a team for this project. The work will be guided by a professional seamstress. Not all tasks require sewing experience.
Do you enjoy performing precise and accurate tasks?
Would you like to assist with measuring or cutting fabrics?
Or can you sew, and do you have your own sewing machine that you could bring to the centre?
You are warmly invited to join.
And, as always, you are very welcome in the Kitchen, where you can help prepare meals for all helpers on site.
Join us for as long as you have time — one, two, three or more days, or even just a few hours.
In addition to your work, you will take part in the regular group sittings, and in the evenings, there will be the opportunity to watch videos about Vipassana and Dhamma.
If you are interested, please apply via the course schedule using the Dhamma Service application form — click here.
Further information about Dhamma Service can be found in the old students’ section at www.pajjota.dhamma.org.
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If you have additional questions, please send an email to [email protected].
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1-Day Course
20th September 2026 - 10:00 to 17:00
During the Sit and Serve Period, a 1-Day Course will be conducted, and is open to all those who have completed at least one ten-day course with S.N. Goenka or his assistant teachers.
The course will be an excellent opportunity to refresh your practice and will be conducted by assistant teachers who will be available to answer meditators' questions.
During this 1-day Vipassana course, we will use the original recordings from the Vipassana session of the major 1-day course that Goenkaji conducted at Dhamma Pajjota on August 10, 2002.
If you would like to register for the course, please apply via the course schedule.
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3- Day Course for Boys
25th – 27th September 2026 - Dhamma Pajjota
Another event during the Sit and Serve Period will be the 3- Day Course for Boys.
To make the course a lasting and joyful experience for our young meditators, we are looking for several male old students who will support us in different roles:
Male Activity Leader
We are looking for at least one male old student as Activity Leader who:
Has a friendly connection with children and enjoys guiding them,
Is interested in supporting young meditators,
Is willing to teach non‑competitive, cooperative games suitable for children aged 8–18,
Can make time under guidance of the Children’s Course Teacher to prepare the course in the weeks leading up to it.
As an Activity Leader, you will help create a safe, peaceful, and supportive environment for the boys, and assist in organizing mindful activities aligned with the Dhamma atmosphere.
Male Group Leaders
We are looking for several male old students as Group Leaders who:
Speak at least one of the centre languages Dutch, French or German,
Have a friendly connection with children and enjoy guiding them,
Are interested in supporting a small group of young meditators during the whole period of the course.
As a Group Leader, you will take care of a designated group of children, supporting their comfort, wellbeing, and behaviour with kindness and clarity. You will be present for them throughout the course, meditate with them during the same sessions, and stay overnight in the same area as the children. Groups are arranged according to age and language to ensure a supportive environment.
Servers for setup (male or female)
To ensure everything is ready for the participants, we would also appreciate extra helpers (male or female) who can be available on 24th September or in the morning of 25th September.
Tasks will include setting up the course environment, preparing activity spaces, and assisting with general logistical arrangements.
Your support is essential for creating a warm, organized, and welcoming atmosphere for the boys attending the course.
If you feel inspired to contribute please sign up on the online registration page.
If you would like more information, please contact us at [email protected].
We would be grateful for your support in making this course a meaningful experience for the young participants and are looking forward to hearing from you.
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1-Day Course for Girls and Boys
18th October 2026
ABC House, 1030 Brussels
This course is open to girls and boys from 8 to 18 years of age, and the young meditators will learn the technique of Anapana meditation, which is the first step in the practice of Vipassana.
The course will be held in Dutch, French and English.
The aim of the course is to let young people experience the benefits of meditation. Regular practice of Anapana gives many benefits, including:
Improved concentration and memory
Increased awareness and alertness of mind
More self-confidence
Greater capacity to work and study
Increased goodwill for others
If your child is interested in participating, please sign up on the online registration form. Of course, Dhamma helpers are also welcome to apply.
If you would like more information, please let us know at [email protected].
We are looking forward to welcoming you to one or more of the announced activities.
