What Is the Middle Way (Majjhima Patipada) in Buddhism?
Majjhima patipada means the middle way. Learn what it really means to avoid both extremes, and how it links to equanimity.
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.
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.
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?
Is Vipassana a Religion? A Simple, Honest Answer
Does Vipassana meditation require a new faith? Here is what S.N. Goenka actually said, in his own words.