About Dhammavani

Dhammavani, the Vipassana Radio, began in May, 2012. It is a radio station

dedicated to Vipassana meditation as taught by Mr S. N. Goenka (1924 – 2013)
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin (1899 – 1971).

Today, Dhammavani is accessed by Vipassana meditators in over 190 countries.

Purpose
Dhammavani allows existing Vipassana meditators across the world to maintain
their regular practice and gain maximum benefit from the technique.

Dhammavani also makes it possible for non-meditators to learn what Mr Goenka

calls The Kindergarten of Vipassana by streaming his instructions for beginners.

Three channels
Dhammavani presently broadcasts on three channels:

 Live Radio India

 Live Radio World

 Live Radio Universal

The broadcasts are recordings of meditation instruction, stories and discourses

given by Mr Goenka during his lifetime. Each channel has its own schedule.

Schedule for Live Radio India

5:30am Sutta chanting (in Pali language)

Hindi dohas

7:15am Dhammageet for children

Anapana meditation and Metta bhavna for children (Hindi)
Anapana meditation and Metta bhavna for children (English)

8:00am One-hour group meditation (in Hindi and English) for old students
(warning gong, 7:57am)

2:30pm One-hour group meditation (in Hindi and English) for old students
(warning gong, 2:27pm)

6:00pm One-hour group meditation (in Hindi and English) for old students
(warning gong, 5:57pm)

7:15pm Anapana meditation and Metta bhavna for children (in English)
Anapana meditation and Metta bhavna for children (in Hindi)
Dhamma story (stories from the life of Bodhi Satta)
Dhamma discourse (in Hindi and English)

9:00pm Metta bhavna

Sabka mangal hoye
Schedule for Live Radio World
At the top of every hour from 00:00GMT to 23:00GMT, Mr Goenka’s instructions
for one-hour group meditation (in English) are broadcast.

This makes it possible for old students of Vipassana all over the world to
meditate in their local timezones at 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Schedule for Live Radio Universal

As the name suggested, the content of this Radio is available for everybody-
Meditator and Non Meditator.

The Ganges of Dhamma is for everybody, hence endeavour is made to make

Dhamma available universal to the entire HUMANITY to get the inspiration to
walk on the same.

The need for Dhammava ni

Meditators have established over 160 Vipassana centers around the world. Most
of these are in the countryside, an hour or more by public transportation from
the nearest city. There is good reason for the choice of location: land is cheaper
and the atmosphere quieter, more conducive to meditation.

However, cities are where most Vipassana meditators spend their lives. While
they are happy to travel a few hours to attend a retreat, it is equally important
to have support where they live. They need a place where they can sit in silence
with other meditators and set aside daily concerns and distractions, even for just
an hour. They need an environment where they can focus on the reality within,
develop equanimity and cultivate goodwill toward all beings.

Dhammavani, the Vipassana radio, provides this support for meditation close to
one’s home and office. Individuals & groups avail this service through pc &
mobile phone, Dhamma House (community meditation halls) and radio stations.

Your feedback is welcome

We welcome feedback and comments on Dhammavani. Simply use our Contact
page.

May all beings be happy!

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