Vipassana Meditation

This section provides materials for those interested in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. Resources are provided to support students who have completed a course, and for prospective students. For more information about Vipassana meditation, please visit www.dhamma.org.

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Introductory Material

The Art of Living Print, eBook, and Audiobook

This was the first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general reader. It includes stories by Goenkaji as well as answers to students' questions that convey a vivid sense of his teaching.

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Introduction to Vipassana MP3 Downloads
This collection of talks was given by S.N. Goenka during his 2002 visit to North America. The talks were given to the general public at a variety of locations, and serve as both an introduction to Vipassana as well as an inspiration for those already practicing.

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Meditation Now
print
This collection of talks and writings by S. N. Goenka offers a fine introduction to Vipassana and its application in daily life.

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Mental Wealth
DVD
This public discourse by S.N Goenka was given at the Harvard Business School Club in New York City in August, 2000.

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Realizing Change
print
This book brings together voices from around the world, giving in-depth accounts of their apprehensions before undertaking a ten-day course in Vipassana, their experiences during the course, and the subtle yet profound experience of change activated by the practice of Vipassana.

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Recommendations

The 10-Day Discourses
by S.N. Goenka
These streaming videos in English are all eleven discourses given by S.N. Goenka during a 10-Day Vipassana meditation course. Also available in multiple languages and multimedia formats.

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The Discourse Summaries
of S.N. Goenka
This book contains summaries of the evening discourses by S.N. Goenka from a ten-day course of Vipassana meditation.

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Gem Set in Gold
Dhamma Chanting
This is the English translations of the Pāli and Hindi chanting by S.N. Goenka from a ten-day Vipassana meditation course.

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Essentials of Buddha-Dhamma
in Meditative Practice
A profound essay of extraordinary conciseness, clarity and power, in which Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the teacher of S.N. Goenka, sums up the technique of Vipassana.

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Sayagyi U Ba Khin Journal
A collection commemorating his teaching
This journal is a selection of Sayagyi's discourses, and biographical sketches of his life and the lives of the teachers who preceded him. Included are essays by S.N. Goenka, as well as articles on different aspects of the Vipassana technique.

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For the Benefit of Many
Talks and answers to questions
A compilation of talks and questions asked of Goenkaji by students, with his succinct, practical and always encouraging responses.

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Articles & Excerpts
Read and download articles and excerpts about Vipassana.

Daily Dhamma Verses
A collection of inspiring verses from S.N. Goenka to your inbox each morning.

Podcasts
Free audio and video podcasts of Dhamma talks.

Group Sittings

Audio files of S.N. Goenka conducting one-hour meditation group sits for old students of Vipassana

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Meditation Accessories

Practice is the secret of success. Find cushions & shawls in our online store.

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Pilgrimages to India & Nepal and Burma

Along the Path – India & Nepal

March 4 - 25, 2023 (Pilgrimage underway)

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Pāli Workshops

Introductory Workshop (USA 🇺🇸): 1 - 10th June, 2023 (Adriana Patiño)

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