Why Do Some People Do Vipassana Every Year?
Some old students return to a Vipassana course every single year. Here's the honest reason why, and why it's not required.
Panna: The Difference Between Intellectual and Experiential Wisdom
Panna means wisdom, but Vipassana tradition splits it into three kinds. Here is the difference, and why only one actually changes behavior.
Right Speech: What Goenkaji Taught About Honest Communication
Right speech means truthful, not harsh, not divisive, not idle. Here is what it means, and why Noble Silence exists to reset it.
Karuna: Compassion as Goenkaji Taught It
Karuna means compassion, but not pity. Here is the difference, and why Goenka said real compassion needs a balanced mind first.
Mudita: The Buddhist Idea of Being Happy for Someone Else’s Success
Mudita means sympathetic joy, feeling real happiness for someone else's good fortune. Here is what it means and why it is hard.
What Are the Four Brahmaviharas? Loving-Kindness and Its Three Companions
Metta does not stand alone. Here are the four brahmaviharas, the qualities Buddhist teaching groups it with, explained simply.
What the Pali Suttas Show About Goenkaji’s Method
A close look at what the Satipatthana and Anapanasati Suttas actually say, compared with Goenka's method.
Why Did Vipassana Almost Disappear From India for Centuries?
Vipassana began in India, then nearly vanished there for centuries. Historians point to several real, debated causes.
How Was Vipassana Preserved in Burma When It Faded Elsewhere?
Vipassana survived in Burma for centuries while it faded elsewhere. Here is what history actually supports.
Who Was Saya Thetgyi? The Farmer Who Taught U Ba Khin
Saya Thetgyi was a Burmese farmer who lost his children to cholera, then became a respected Vipassana teacher.
