What Is Metta? Understanding Loving-Kindness in the Vipassana Tradition
Metta, or loving-kindness, closes every Vipassana course. Here is what it means and why it comes only after the observation practice, not before.
What Happens If You Need to Cancel or Reschedule a Vipassana Course?
Vipassana courses run on donations, not fees, so "refund" works differently. Here is what to expect if you need to cancel or reschedule.
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 Is Adhitthana, the “Sitting of Strong Determination”?
Adhitthana means strong determination. Here is what these specific Vipassana sittings involve and why they exist.
Why Does Goenkaji Chant in Pali During the Course?
Vipassana courses are taught in your own language, so why does Goenka chant in Pali? Here is the simple reason.
What Really Happens in a 10-Day Vipassana Course
No talking, phones, or books for ten days. Here is the real daily schedule and rules of a Vipassana course, explained honestly.