What “Living in the Present Moment” Really Means in Vipassana
"Living in the present moment" is a vague phrase everywhere. Here is what it specifically means in Vipassana meditation.
Sila, Samadhi, Panna: The Three Steps Every Vipassana Course Follows
Sila, samadhi, and panna are the three steps that structure every 10-day Vipassana course. Here is what each one means and why the order matters.
Equanimity: The Real Goal of Vipassana Meditation
Equanimity is not the same as not caring. Learn what upekkha actually means and why Goenka taught it as the point of Vipassana.
Tanha: The Craving Behind Most of Our Suffering
Tanha means craving. Learn what this Buddhist idea covers, including the surprising link between craving and aversion.
Dukkha: The Buddhist Word for Why Life Feels Unsatisfying
Dukkha means more than suffering. Learn what this key Buddhist word really covers and why Vipassana works with it directly.
Sankhara: Why Old Mental Habits Are So Hard to Break
Sankhara means mental conditioning. Learn what this Buddhist idea means and why old reactions feel so hard to change.
Anicca: The Buddhist Idea That Everything Is Always Changing
Anicca means impermanence. Learn what this key Buddhist idea means and why Vipassana meditation is built on it.