About Dhamma Kota
Center Construction - Best Practices
The Centre
Dhamma Kota is managed by Saurashtra Vipassana Research Centre. Dhamma Kota means the fort of Dhamma in Pali Language. It is one of the numerous worldwide Centres dedicated to the teaching of Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
Meditation Hall
There is a large Meditation Hall in which approximately 200 Students can meditate together. Dhamma Hall is equipped with proper ventilation, lights and sound system
Pagoda
Pagoda includes 120 meditation cells for students. The individual meditation cells will allow old students to meditate more deeply with fewer distractions. These cells will be especially useful for old students.
Centre Location
Dhamma Kota is located near serene village Rangpar,(Near Padadhari), Rajkot-Jamnagar Highway. about 20 kms from Rajkot.
Arrivals by Airplane
Try to arrange for arrival at Rajkot airport before 2:00 PM on the day the course starts. Your departing flight should leave after 10:00 AM on the last day of the course. From the airport, you will need taxi to the Centre or reach at City Office (Bhabha Dining Hall).
City Office (Bhabha Dining Hall) is about 3 km from airport. Centre is located near Rangpr village, about 18 km from airport and 20 km from Rajkot city office.
Arrivals by Train
Try to arrange for arrival at Rajkot railway stationt before 2:00 PM on the day the course starts. Your departing Train should leave after 9:00 AM on the last day of the course. From Railway station, you will need taxi to the Centre or reach at City Office (Bhabha Dining Hall).
City Office (Bhabha Dining Hall) is about 2 km from Railway station. Centre is located near Rangpar village, about 18 km from Railway station and 20 km from Rajkot city office.
Arrivals by Bus
Distance of different bus stops to City office –Bhabha Dinning Hall
ST Bus Station 0.75 kms
Green Land Chokdi 4 kms
Gondal Chokdi 7 kms
Big Bazar 4.5 kms
Driving to the Centre
Go to Madhapar chokai from anywhere in Rajkot and drive for 10 kms on Jamnagar road. Then turn left to Rangpar Village.Drive to center for 5 kms. Or drive on 2nd Ring road upto Jamnagar road. Drive for 7 kms on Jamnagar road. Then turn left to Rangpar Village.Drive to center for 5 kms.