Dhamma Manda

Vipassana in California's serene mountains.

United States Cobb Goenka (S.N. Goenka) donation

Escape the everyday at Dhamma Manda, the Northern California Vipassana Center, where the "essence of Dhamma" permeates seventeen acres of serene mountain landscape. Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from San Francisco, this center offers a profound opportunity to engage with Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Surrounded by mature pine, fir, and oak trees at 2,500 feet above sea level, the environment itself encourages introspection and calm. Visitors can explore quiet hillside walking paths and enjoy vistas of peaceful meadows, providing a natural complement to the inner journey. Dhamma Manda operates entirely by donation, making this deep meditative practice accessible to all who seek it.

Highlights

Seventeen acres of mature pine, fir, and oak trees
Quiet hillside walking paths and meadow vistas
Experiences full range of seasonal weather
Located 2,500 feet above sea level

Good for

experienced meditatorsVipassana practitionerssilent retreatsnature loversthose seeking a mountain retreat

Setting

Dhamma Manda is situated in the Cobb mountain area of Lake County, California, at an elevation of approximately 2,500 feet. The property spans seventeen acres, characterized by mature pine, fir, and oak trees. The landscape features quiet hillside walking paths and calm meadows, providing a tranquil backdrop for meditation. The area experiences a full range of seasonal changes and weather.

Accommodation

Information regarding specific accommodation types is not available. Guests should contact the center directly for details on lodging arrangements.

Website www.manda.dhamma.org

Email [email protected]

Address P.O. Box 265, Cobb, CA 95426, USA

Course Types

10-day

How to get there

Dhamma Manda is located in the Cobb mountain area of Lake County, California. It is approximately a two and a half hour drive from San Francisco. Specific driving directions are available on the center's website.

Nearest airport: Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (52 km)

Nearest city: Santa Rosa

Public transport: Contact the center for transport details

Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.

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Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: Jun, Jul, Aug

Avoid: Feb, Dec, Nov

The property is approximately 2,500 feet above sea level and experiences the full range of seasonal changes and weather, so visitors should prepare for varying conditions depending on the time of year.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What is the driving time from San Francisco to Dhamma Manda?

Dhamma Manda is approximately a two and a half hour drive from San Francisco.

What kind of natural environment can I expect at Dhamma Manda?

The center is set amidst seventeen acres of mature pine, fir, and oak trees, offering quiet hillside walking paths and vistas of calm meadows. It is located in the Cobb mountain area at 2,500 feet above sea level.

What meditation tradition is taught at Dhamma Manda?

Dhamma Manda teaches Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.