Dhamma Sukhakari was purchased on December 15 2010 by the East Anglia Branch of the UK Vipassana Trust. In Pali language Sukhakari means 'giving happiness' so the full meaning is 'Giving the happiness of Dhamma'.

The Dhamma House will initially cater for 20 old students, rising to 25 within a year. The courses offered will be 1 day, weekend and 3 day courses as well as occasional children's courses. 

It will be staffed by a full time caretaker/ manager, which offers the availability of daily group sittings for those in the area. Also, in times when no courses are offered, there will be an opportunity for old students to come and take a self course.

The house also gives the East Anglia Branch its first proper home, a place to store equipment and hold meetings.

The location of the Dhamma Sukhakari, Saxmundham in Suffolk, is central to the region, with easy access to transport hubs as well as the major roads within the region.

There are a range of jobs that need to be done immediately. All old students are welcome to become involved and take a part in this new, hugely inspiring project.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. For those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation, an Introduction to Vipassana by Mr. Goenka is available.

The technique of Vipassana Meditation is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from people who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the opportunity to also benefit. More about the technique and the rules of a course...

Courses are run solely on a donation basis. No charges are made, not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from those who have already completed courses, experienced the benefits of Vipassana and wish to give others the same opportunity. Neither the teacher nor the assistant teachers receive remuneration; they and others who help on the courses volunteer their time freely.

For further details how to become involved, please write to: info@eastanglia.uk.dhamma.org

Or phone: 01728 602 580

"S.N. Goenka explains vipassana meditation in" this video