How Vipassana Practice Changes Parenting, According to Practitioners
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November 8, 2026
How regular Vipassana practitioners describe changes in patience, reactivity, and presence as parents, and an honest look at the limited research behind it.
Is It Selfish to Take 10 Days Away From Family for Vipassana?
Ten days away from family is a real cost. Here is an honest, non-preachy look at both sides of that question.
Goenkaji’s Family Life: His Wife, His Sons, and Where He Belonged
October 8, 2026
A look at Goenkaji's family life, his marriage to Illaichidevi-ji, his six sons, and the Rajasthani roots behind a life lived mostly in Burma and India.
Can Married Couples or Family Members Attend a Vipassana Course Together?
October 4, 2026
Yes, couples can apply for the same course dates. But once there, they are fully separated for all 10 days. Here is how that works.
Should You Tell Family Before Going Silent for 10 Days?
No phone, no calls, no internet for 10 days. Here is how to prepare family and work before a Vipassana course, and how emergencies work.