Goenkaji’s First Course in India, 1969: How It Actually Happened
In 1969, S.N. Goenka taught his first course in India, bringing Vipassana back after centuries. Here is what actually happened that year.
What Is Known About Goenkaji’s Family Life?
Before he taught Vipassana, S.N. Goenka had a wife, six sons, and a business career in Burma. Here are the documented facts.
Who Were Vipassana’s First Western Students in the 1970s?
In 1970, a handful of Western travelers sat Goenka's first English course. Here is what is documented about how it happened.
Did Goenkaji and the Dalai Lama Ever Meet or Connect?
S.N. Goenka and the Dalai Lama both shaped modern Buddhism. Here is what is actually documented about any meetings between them.
How Goenkaji Responded to September 11: A Message Against Hatred
After the September 11 attacks, S.N. Goenka published a message urging compassion over hatred. Here is what it actually said.
Who Was Illaichidevi Goenka? Goenkaji’s Wife and Co-Teacher
Illaichidevi Goenka, known as Mataji, trained under Sayagyi U Ba Khin and taught Vipassana alongside her husband for over 40 years.
Goenkaji’s Family Life: His Wife, His Sons, and Where He Belonged
A look at Goenkaji's family life, his marriage to Illaichidevi-ji, his six sons, and the Rajasthani roots behind a life lived mostly in Burma and India.
Who Was Webu Sayadaw? A Different Kind of Burmese Meditation Master
Webu Sayadaw was a revered Burmese meditation master. Here is how he connects to the Goenka lineage, and where he stands apart.
Is Goenkaji’s Vipassana the Same as Thai Forest Tradition or Mahasi Sayadaw’s Method?
Goenka, Mahasi Sayadaw, and Thai Forest teachers all teach insight meditation, but not the same technique. Here is the real difference.
What Did Goenkaji Actually Write? His Books and Discourse Summaries
S.N. Goenka's real published works, from Discourse Summaries to his Hindi dohas, verified against actual sources.