Vipassana Centers in the US: What to Expect at an American Dhamma Center
Real US Vipassana centers in Massachusetts, Texas, Washington, and California, and why every course runs exactly the same.
The Truest Way to Honor Goenkaji on His Punya Tithi
On Goenkaji's Punya Tithi, students remember him not with rituals but with sincere practice. Here is why that matters, in simple words.
The Story of Goenkaji: A Life That Changed Millions
The full, simple story of S.N. Goenka's life, from a rich businessman in pain to the teacher who brought Vipassana back to the world.
The Life of S.N. Goenka: A Timeline
A simple year-by-year timeline of Goenkaji's life, from his birth in Burma to building a worldwide meditation movement.
S.N. Goenka’s Punya Tithi: Remembering His Life and Passing
Today marks Goenkaji's Punya Tithi. A simple look back at his life, his teaching journey, and the day he passed away in 2013.
What Is Dhamma Giri? Inside the World’s First Permanent Vipassana Center
Dhamma Giri opened in Igatpuri in 1976 as the first permanent center in Goenka's tradition. Here is its real story.
Can You Talk About Your Vipassana Experience Afterward?
Is discussing your Vipassana course discouraged? Here's the actual guidance, and where the real limits are.
Is It Weird to Do Vipassana Alone? What First-Timers Worry About
Worried about going to a Vipassana course knowing nobody? Here's why that's normal, not the exception.
What Do Atheists and Skeptics Say About Their Vipassana Experience?
Real accounts from atheists and skeptics who sat a Vipassana course. Honest, mixed reactions, not a cherry-picked list.
Can You Do Vipassana Without Believing in Buddhism at All?
Yes, Vipassana doesn't require belief in Buddhism. But a few course elements can still feel unfamiliar. Here's an honest look.
