Vipassana Centers in Thailand and Myanmar
Thailand and Myanmar each have real, established Vipassana centers in the Goenka tradition. Here is what exists and why Myanmar matters most.
What Is Known About Goenkaji’s Family Life?
Before he taught Vipassana, S.N. Goenka had a wife, six sons, and a business career in Burma. Here are the documented facts.
Who Is Mother Sayama? The International Meditation Centre After U Ba Khin
Mother Sayamagyi led U Ba Khin's centre in Burma after his death and carried the teaching west. Here is her real story.
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.
Who Was Ledi Sayadaw? The Monk Who Revived Vipassana in Burma
Ledi Sayadaw was the Burmese monk who brought Vipassana out of the monastery. Here is his real story.
How Vipassana Was Lost in India and Found Again in Burma
The Buddha taught Vipassana in India 2,500 years ago. Here is how it vanished there, then came back.
Sayagyi U Ba Khin: The Teacher Behind Goenkaji’s Teacher
U Ba Khin ran Burma's public accounts by day and taught Vipassana by evening. Here is his real story.
Who Was S.N. Goenka? The Man Who Brought Vipassana Back to India
S.N. Goenka was a Burmese businessman with severe migraines who learned Vipassana and carried it back to India in 1969.