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.
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.
How Does Dana Actually Work at a Vipassana Course?
No fee is ever charged at a Vipassana course. Here is exactly who can give dana, when, and how the money moves.
What Is the Vipassana Research Institute (VRI), and What Does It Actually Do?
September 30, 2026
VRI does not run meditation courses. Here is what the Vipassana Research Institute actually does, and why it exists.
Who Leads Vipassana Today, After Goenkaji’s Passing
S.N. Goenka died in 2013. Here is exactly how the worldwide Vipassana network kept running without him.