Centres in Spain

In Spain there are two centres dedicated exclusively to Vipassana as thought by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin

Dhamma Neru and Dhamma Sacca

At this time Spain is the first country in Europe to have two permanent centres.

Twelve years after purchasing Dhamma Neru (with a capacity for 50 students), the need to accommodate the growing student demand was undeniable.

 

Dhamma Neru

Dhamma Neru is the first Vipassana centre in Spain. The land was acquired on 22 June 1999, near Santa Maria de Palautordera, 56 kilometres northeast of Barcelona.

The building stands on 1.5 hectares of land surrounded by tall trees, with fruit trees and ornamental plants inside.

To the north is the imposing Montseny mountain, 1700 metres high. It is about 400 metres above sea level and only 30 minutes from the Mediterranean, so it enjoys a mild and sometimes rainy climate.

The Centre can accommodate 62 students, although the meditation hall can accommodate up to 80.


Dhamma Sacca

On 18 May 2015 the Vipassana Foundation Spain began construction of a new meditation centre, and in August 2016 the first 10-day course was held. Since then the centre has been offering courses on a regular basis, while continuing to make progress in improving the facilities until all phases of the project have been completed.

The land covers an area of 10 hectares and is part of the municipality of Candeleda, in the province of Ávila, about 2 hours from Madrid. In its northern part is the Sierra de Gredos mountain range, with impressive views of the Pico Almanzor (2952 m). 

The land has been replanted with oaks, cork oaks, gall oaks and ashes, trees typical of the area.

Dhamma Sacca means ¨The Truth of Dhamma¨ and has a capacity for 128 students and 30 servers. Its proximity to Portugal makes it possible to share courses with the neighbouring country.