Vipassana and Stoicism: A Fair Comparison
A fair, honest comparison of Vipassana meditation and Stoic philosophy, where they genuinely overlap and where they are actually quite different.
Samvega and Pasada: The Shock That Turns Into Practice, Not Despair
A plain-English look at samvega and pasada, the Buddhist pairing of spiritual urgency and calm confidence, and why one needs the other.
Bojjhanga: The Seven Factors of Enlightenment
A plain-English guide to bojjhanga, the seven factors of enlightenment in Buddhist teaching, and how they build on each other.
Dussehra and the Ravana Within: A Vipassana Reflection
Dussehra celebrates good winning over evil. Vipassana asks a quieter question: what about the Ravana inside us? A simple reflection for this festival.
What Are Kilesa? The Mental Defilements Vipassana Aims to Weaken
Kilesa are the mental impurities Buddhist practice aims to reduce. Here is what the term means and where it shows up.
Can Vipassana Help With Anger Management?
Vipassana trains you to notice sensation before reacting, directly relevant to anger. Here is what it can and cannot do.
Does Vipassana Help With Forgiveness?
Vipassana was not built to teach forgiveness directly. Here is the honest, grounded connection between the two.
What Do Long-Term Meditators Say Changes After Years of Vipassana?
What do old students actually report after years of Vipassana? A grounded look at commonly reported themes, not guarantees.
What Is a “Neutral” Sensation in Vipassana? The Subtlest Vedana
Vipassana sorts every sensation into pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. Here's why the neutral kind is the hardest one to actually notice.
Does Vipassana Help Creative Work? Addressing the Fear of Losing Your Edge
Some say Vipassana clears the mind for creative work. Others worry equanimity dulls the edge. Here is both sides, honestly.