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.
Vipassana vs Meditation Apps: What Is Actually Different
Guided app sessions and a 10-day Vipassana course aren't the same thing. Here's an honest comparison of how they differ.
Is Vipassana a Religion? A Simple, Honest Answer
Does Vipassana meditation require a new faith? Here is what S.N. Goenka actually said, in his own words.
The Vipassana Program Inside Tihar Jail: A Real Story
In 1993, Delhi's largest prison let inmates try silent meditation. Here is what really happened at Tihar Jail.
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.
Anatta: The Buddhist Idea That There Is No Fixed “Self”
Anatta means non-self. Learn what this tricky Buddhist idea really means, and what it does not mean, in plain English.