Who Was S.N. Goenka? The Man Who Brought Vipassana Back to India
S.N. Goenka was a Burmese businessman with severe migraines who learned Vipassana and carried it back to India in 1969.
Is Vipassana a Religion? A Simple, Honest Answer
Does Vipassana meditation require a new faith? Here is what S.N. Goenka actually said, in his own words.
The Vipassana Program Inside Tihar Jail: A Real Story
In 1993, Delhi's largest prison let inmates try silent meditation. Here is what really happened at Tihar Jail.
Sankhara: Why Old Mental Habits Are So Hard to Break
Sankhara means mental conditioning. Learn what this Buddhist idea means and why old reactions feel so hard to change.
What Science Actually Says About Vipassana Meditation
Real studies on Vipassana meditation, explained honestly, including what looks promising and what is still unproven.
Anatta: The Buddhist Idea That There Is No Fixed “Self”
Anatta means non-self. Learn what this tricky Buddhist idea really means, and what it does not mean, in plain English.
Anicca: The Buddhist Idea That Everything Is Always Changing
Anicca means impermanence. Learn what this key Buddhist idea means and why Vipassana meditation is built on it.
Why Vipassana Courses Are Completely Free
No fees, ever. Here is how the Vipassana dana system pays for food, housing, and teaching at every course worldwide.
What Really Happens in a 10-Day Vipassana Course
No talking, phones, or books for ten days. Here is the real daily schedule and rules of a Vipassana course, explained honestly.
What Is Vipassana Meditation? A Simple Introduction
Vipassana means seeing things as they really are, not chanting or relaxing. Here is what makes it different from other meditation.