Dhamma Pokhara ( The Lake of Dhamma ) is situated near Pokhara, the most popular tourist destination in Nepal. Pokhara can be reached by air (20 minutes flight)  and by bus through scenic mountain view from Kathmandu and Bhairawa near Lumbini (within 7 hours). It is the base to travel to Annapurna Himalayan Range. There is the beautiful Begnas Lake, 12 Kilometer east of Pokhara (on the way to Kathmandu). Dhamma Pokhara is situated on the southern bank of Begnas Lake and enjoys view of the Annapurna Himalayan Range, the mountains with the rural villages and the tranquil lake beneath. Local Buses are available from Chipledhunga, Pokhara to Begnas Taal frequently and takes about 45 minutes. From Begnas Taal buses leave for Karputar Bazaar every hour.

If you go by bus, which takes about 10 minutes, drop off at Sundari Danda. From here you can see the Dhamma Pokhara to your left. Alternatively, you might want to take a 30 minute trek to the center via a route from Deurali.

Establishment of Dhamma Pokhara

The center came into being after the land together with two traditional houses over looking the BegnasLake was donated by old student of Kathmandu in May 2004. The centre sits on approximately 6 hectare of land. The center now has the following infrastructure amidst the lush natural environment:

• Meditation Hall with capacity for 85 persons
• Teachers residence (Traditional farm house)
• Mini-hall for 20 persons (one storey farm shed)
• 2 Male residence house (6 rooms) for 20 persons
• 1 Female residence house (2 rooms) for 12 persons
• Dinning and kitchen in temporary shed
• Access way to motorable road.

A Master Plan had been developed by an old Vipassana student/architect in 2006. The hall and part of the dormitory had been developed and other components are in the process of development through dana collection from old students. Interested old students can contribute directly in the account given below. It has tax exemption status. The Centre has the plans to develop the following components in the immediate future:

• Female residence house
• Landscaping, to maintain the natural outlook
• Pathways development within center linking Hall, dormitory, dinning/kitchen, store, reception and services.
• Builiding Kitchen and Dinning Halls
• Office building
• Adequate toilet and bath
• Perimeter Fencing the compound

Virtual Image of the Master Plan Dhamma Pokhara

To make contributions for the development of the centre directly,

Account details:
Account Name: Dhamma Pokkhar
Account Number: 011-140-1740
Nepal Investment Bank, Pokhara Branch

Regular Courses:
A ten day course has been held regularly every 1st of month since May 2008. (See schedule here)
One day course is held on last Saturday of every month.
Children’s courses are held periodically.
Old students interested in self courses should get approval from the management in advance with required information.
For registration for any course please complete the Registration Form  and email to Dhamma Pokhara
( http://www.dhamma.org/en/application.shtml).

For additional information please contact:

DHAMMA POKHARA
Pokhara Vipassana Centre Pachabhaiya, Lekhnath Municipality-11, Kaski District, Pokhara, Nepal.
Ph: [977] 61- 691972
Email : info@pokhara.dhamma.org

Contact:
Tel: 061-691-972
Tel: 9846232383
E-mail : info@pokhara.dhamma.org
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