Trivendrum

Meditation in Trivandrum: City and Serenity.

India Kowdiar Goenka (S.N. Goenka) donation

Trivandrum offers a unique opportunity to engage with meditation in both a city center setting and a more secluded, scenic location. While the main center is still developing, it already hosts single-gender ten-day courses for Indian students, with plans to expand for international visitors. The city center location in Kowdiar provides accessible options like children's courses, weekly group sittings, and monthly one-day courses, making it easy to integrate practice into daily life. This dual approach caters to different needs, from intensive retreats to regular, shorter engagements, all running by donation. It's a growing community, offering a flexible entry point into meditation for many.

Highlights

Dual locations: city center and scenic retreat
Dedicated children's courses offered monthly
Weekly group sittings for old students
One-day courses available monthly
Developing new, permanent facilities

Good for

beginnerslocal residentsparents with childrenthose seeking short retreatsexperienced meditators

Setting

The center operates from two distinct locations. The city center in Kowdiar provides an urban setting for regular practice. Additionally, a beautiful scenic location about 15 km from Trivandrum city offers a more secluded environment for longer courses, with ongoing development to enhance facilities.

Accommodation

The scenic location currently has a small residential facility for about 10 students, with temporary arrangements for additional accommodation. The city center in Kowdiar is a rented facility with a maximum capacity for 30 people, but specific accommodation details are not provided.

Website www.trivandrum.in.dhamma.org

Phone (91) 9447024791

Email [email protected]

Address City centre: Shirdi, Ground Floor, Near Skyline Golf Links, Kowdiar, Trivandrum 695003

Course Types

10-day

How to get there

The city center is located at Shirdi, Ground Floor, Near Skyline Golf Links, Kowdiar, Trivandrum 695003. The scenic location is about 15 km from Trivandrum city, and around 20 km from Trivandrum Central Railway Station and 25 km from Trivandrum International Airport.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) (12 km)

Nearest city: Thiruvananthapuram

Public transport: Contact the center for transport details.

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

Visit Trivendrum website

Climate

Climate Zone: Tropical

Best Months: Feb, Dec, Jan

Avoid: Oct, May, Jun

Trivandrum experiences a tropical climate, with warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. Monsoon seasons bring heavy rainfall, so checking the weather forecast before your visit is advisable.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What types of courses are available at the Trivandrum center?

The city center in Kowdiar regularly holds children's courses, weekly group sittings for old students, and one-day courses on the last Sunday of every month. The scenic location offers ten-day courses.

Are there specific courses for children?

Yes, children's courses are regularly held every month at the city center in Kowdiar, typically on the first Sunday. You can contact the center for actual dates and online application details.

Can international students attend the ten-day courses?

Currently, ten-day courses are conducted for Indian students only, due to limited facilities. International students will be admitted once the construction of the center's final configuration is completed.