Why Goenkaji Taught Through Recorded Discourses
Honest scholars and practitioners have raised real questions about Goenka's lineage claims and teaching format. Here they are, fairly.
How Goenkaji’s Own Health Struggles Shaped the Technique He Taught
Goenka came to Vipassana chasing migraine relief, not enlightenment. That starting point shaped how he taught it for life.
Did Goenkaji Ever Teach Outside India and Burma Himself?
Yes. Goenka personally taught in over a dozen countries before shifting to recorded courses. Here is how that happened.
What Did Goenkaji Do Before He Became a Meditation Teacher?
Before he taught Vipassana, S.N. Goenka ran factories and trading firms in Burma. Here is his real business career.
Can You Listen to Goenkaji’s Guided Meditations at Home Without Taking a Course?
Goenka's recordings exist, but here's the tradition's own honest position on using them without taking a course first.
How Goenkaji’s Teaching Connects to the Buddha’s Original Path
A fair look at the real debate: does Goenka's Vipassana match the Buddha's original technique, or is that even provable?
Why Does Goenkaji Say “Start Again” So Often? The Meaning Behind His Most Repeated Phrase
"Start again" is Goenka's most repeated phrase. Here is what it really means, and why it matters beyond meditation.
Why Does Goenkaji Chant in Pali During the Course?
Vipassana courses are taught in your own language, so why does Goenka chant in Pali? Here is the simple reason.
Who Leads Vipassana Today, After Goenkaji’s Passing
S.N. Goenka died in 2013. Here is exactly how the worldwide Vipassana network kept running without him.
How Vipassana Was Lost in India and Found Again in Burma
The Buddha taught Vipassana in India 2,500 years ago. Here is how it vanished there, then came back.