Vipallasa: The Three Distortions of Perception, Thought, and View
A plain-English look at vipallasa, the Buddhist teaching on how perception, thought, and view can each distort what is actually happening.
Do Dreams Change During a Vipassana Course?
An honest look at why dreams often feel more vivid or intense during a Vipassana course, based on real accounts.
What Do Vipassana Teachers Actually Watch for During Daily Interviews?
A factual look at the short daily meetings with a teacher during a Vipassana course, and what they actually check for.
Is There a “Right Time” in Life to Do Your First Vipassana Course?
An honest look at whether there is a best age or life stage to sit your first Vipassana course, and what people report.
Should You Do Vipassana During Grief or a Personal Crisis?
An honest look at doing a Vipassana course while grieving or in crisis, including real screening concerns and honest accounts.
Which Well-Known Public Figures Have Actually Done a Vipassana Course?
A look at well-documented public figures who have actually attended a 10-day Vipassana course, with real sources.
Anatta vs the Psychological Self: Is Buddhism Denying You Have a Personality?
Anatta does not deny your personality exists. Here is what the not-self teaching actually claims, explained simply.
Lobha and Dosa: Craving and Aversion as the Other Two Root Poisons
Lobha means craving and dosa means aversion, Buddhism's other two root poisons alongside delusion. Here is what they mean.
What Is Moha? Delusion as One of Buddhism’s Three Root Poisons
Moha means delusion, one of Buddhism's three root poisons. Here is what it actually means and why it matters.
What Are Anusaya? The Underlying Tendencies Vipassana Works On
Anusaya are the dormant mental tendencies Buddhist doctrine says lie beneath our reactions. Here is what the term means.
