Does Vipassana Help With Forgiveness?
Vipassana was not built to teach forgiveness directly. Here is the honest, grounded connection between the two.
What Are the Four Brahmaviharas? Loving-Kindness and Its Three Companions
Metta does not stand alone. Here are the four brahmaviharas, the qualities Buddhist teaching groups it with, explained simply.
What Really Happens on the Last Day (Day 10) of a Vipassana Course?
Day 10 of a Vipassana course is when Noble Silence lifts. Here is what the morning, the talking, and the departure actually look like.
What Happens During the Metta Session on the Last Day of a Vipassana Course?
On the morning of day 10, Vipassana shifts into metta, loving-kindness meditation. Here is what that session actually is.
What Does “Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam” Mean? The Phrase Goenkaji Always Closed With
Bhavatu sabba mangalam means "may all beings be happy." Here is why Goenka closed nearly every session with this Pali chant.