The History and Role of VRI’s Publication Wing
The Vipassana Research Institute has published the entire Pali Canon and dozens of books on Vipassana. Here is the history behind that work.
Goenkaji’s First Course in India, 1969: How It Actually Happened
November 11, 2026
In 1969, S.N. Goenka taught his first course in India, bringing Vipassana back after centuries. Here is what actually happened that year.
The History Behind Anapana Courses for Children and Teenagers
Anapana courses for children started in 1986 in one Mumbai school. Here is how they grew into a program reaching tens of thousands yearly.
Who Was Webu Sayadaw? A Different Kind of Burmese Meditation Master
October 5, 2026
Webu Sayadaw was a revered Burmese meditation master. Here is how he connects to the Goenka lineage, and where he stands apart.