What Is Dependent Origination (Paticca Samuppada)? Why Vipassana Targets It
Paticca samuppada means dependent origination. Learn the chain behind habits and why Vipassana targets one link in it.
What Is Dhamma? A Simple Explanation
Dhamma is a word used constantly in Vipassana. Here is a simple, honest explanation of what it actually means and why it matters.
Samatha vs Vipassana: What’s the Difference Between Calm and Insight Meditation?
Samatha builds calm. Vipassana builds insight. Here is the real difference, and how Anapana connects the two.
How Does Someone Become an Assistant Teacher in the Goenkaji Tradition?
Becoming an assistant teacher takes years of practice and service, not an application. Here is the real path, verified.
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.
What Is the Vipassana Research Institute (VRI), and What Does It Actually Do?
VRI does not run meditation courses. Here is what the Vipassana Research Institute actually does, and why it exists.
Who Is Mother Sayama? The International Meditation Centre After U Ba Khin
Mother Sayamagyi led U Ba Khin's centre in Burma after his death and carried the teaching west. Here is her real story.
Who Are the Volunteers Running a Vipassana Course?
Dhamma service explained: why old students take unpaid time off to cook, clean, and manage courses for total strangers.
How Are Vipassana Centers Funded and Run Day to Day?
No fees, no staff payroll, no sponsors. Here is the real, donation-and-volunteer model behind every Vipassana center.
The Day S.N. Goenka Passed Away
A simple, factual account of September 29, 2013, the day Goenkaji passed away, and the days that followed.
