Meditation Courses

Ladakh, a land of enchanting beauty and tranquility, is a paradise for meditation and yoga practices. With its established reputation, MIMC offers numerous residential and non-residential meditation courses.

What began In 1986 as the dream of one man in a rented room in Leh has grown into a thriving community on 250 acres of land. The campus, known as Devachan, is built on desert land which is slowly being converted into an oasis of green trees, flowers and local foliage. Guest meditators can enjoy nice private rooms, a beautiful meditation hall, an extensive library of Buddhist and comparative religion literature, individual meditation cells built into the rock face, and a simple vegetarian diet. All is conducive to maximum benefit in one's meditation practice.

Please contact the Centre directly for updated course schedules.

Exterior view of MIMC.

Meditation cells located in the mountains beside MIMC.

Main Meditation Hall in MIMC that can accomodate up to 60 people.

Residential Meditation Courses

10-Day Vipassana courses in the teachings of S.N. Goenka are regularly conducted at MIMC. The enthusiasm for vipassana among locals and visitors continues to grow. Shorter courses and courses in other traditions such as Zen or Tibetan Buddhism have been offered when appropriate teachers are available. Please contact MIMC for the current schedule.

Dining Hall in MIMC

Daily Group Meditation

The main campus of MIMC is located in Choglamsar, 10km from the capital Leh, but a small branch center in Chanspa is an easy walk from the center of town. Daily group meditation sessions are conducted in the evening by volunteer teachers. Yoga, healing workshops, and one day courses may also be organized. Qualified volunteers are needed each summer to teach the classes. Interested teachers should contact Ven. Sanghasena, president of MIMC.

Milarepa Meditation Trekking Camp

For those who wish to enjoy meditation and/or yoga in the beautiful villages of Ladakh, MIMC organizes Milarepa Meditation & Trekking Camps. The camps vary in length and focus depending on the teacher and the interests of the participants. Costs depend on the length of the program and the amenities required. All support (meals, tents, sleeping bags, ponies, etc) can be provided at reasonable cost.

A Milarepa Trekking Camp