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.
What Happens During the Metta Session on the Last Day of a Vipassana Course?
On the morning of day 10, Vipassana shifts into metta, loving-kindness meditation. Here is what that session actually is.
What Is Adhitthana, the “Sitting of Strong Determination”?
Adhitthana means strong determination. Here is what these specific Vipassana sittings involve and why they exist.
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.
What Does “Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam” Mean? The Phrase Goenkaji Always Closed With
Bhavatu sabba mangalam means "may all beings be happy." Here is why Goenka closed nearly every session with this Pali chant.
Why Does Vipassana Forbid Yoga, Prayer, and Other Practices During the Course?
Vipassana asks students to pause yoga, prayer, and other practices for 10 days. Here's the real, official reason why.
What Is a Vipassana Retreat?
A simple, honest answer to what a Vipassana retreat actually is, and how the free residential tradition differs from paid retreat programs.
Is There an Online Vipassana Course?
Can you learn Vipassana online? Here is the honest answer about why the real 10-day course is taught only in person, and what online resources actually exist.
The Vipassana Course Daily Timetable, Hour by Hour
The real Vipassana course daily schedule, hour by hour, straight from the official Code of Discipline, from the 4am wake bell to lights out.
