Vipassana in Prisons: Real Programs Beyond Tihar Jail
Tihar Jail isn't the only prison Vipassana story. Here are the real programs in Alabama, the UK, and beyond.
Why Are Vipassana Courses Separated by Gender?
Vipassana courses keep men and women fully separated during the ten days. Here is the actual reasoning behind the rule.
Does Vipassana Help Creative Work? Addressing the Fear of Losing Your Edge
Some say Vipassana clears the mind for creative work. Others worry equanimity dulls the edge. Here is both sides, honestly.
Does Vipassana Replace Therapy or Professional Mental Health Treatment?
Can Vipassana meditation replace therapy or psychiatric care? Here is what course organizers themselves actually say.
Can You Do a Vipassana Course If You’re on Antidepressants or Other Medication?
Taking antidepressants or other medication? Here is what the Vipassana application actually asks, and why disclosure matters.
Does Vipassana Change How You Pursue Your Goals?
Worried Vipassana will make you passive or kill your drive? Here is what equanimity really changes, and what it does not touch.
Sankhara Upekkha: A Deeper Kind of Equanimity Than Just “Staying Calm”
Sankhara upekkha means equanimity toward mental formations, not just sensation. Learn how it goes beyond staying calm.
What Is the Middle Way (Majjhima Patipada) in Buddhism?
Majjhima patipada means the middle way. Learn what it really means to avoid both extremes, and how it links to equanimity.
What Is Bhanga? The Dissolution Experience Some Meditators Report
Bhanga means dissolution. Learn what this reported Vipassana experience is, and why it is not a required milestone.
The Three Characteristics: How Anicca, Dukkha, and Anatta Fit Together
Anicca, dukkha, and anatta are usually taught separately. See how these three Buddhist ideas connect into one picture.
