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Vipassana
- Hardcover Book
- 448 pages
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This product is directly related to Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka.
- Author
- Goenka, S.N.
- Publisher
- Vipassana Research Institute
- Published
- January 2024
- Format
- Hardcover Book
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN
- 978-81-7414-468-3
Description
Description
The book is a comprehensive and detailed collection of autobiographical writings of S.N. Goenka. It explores his personal journey, early life experiences, significant encounters, and the profound insights he gained through his practice and teaching of Vipassana. The book is organized into thematic sections, each reflecting significant aspects of S.N. Goenka's life and Dhamma journey:
1. Life in Dhamma Land: This section delves into S.N. Goenka's early life, including memories of his grandfather and early life influences. It also covers his upbringing, experiences during his youth, and the values instilled in him during this period and how he achieved notable success in trade and industry.
2. Rise of My Destiny: This section focuses on his life-changing meeting with his Vipassana teacher, Sayagyi U Ba Khin, and how this encounter profoundly transformed his life. It then explains the unfolding of his destiny as a Vipassana teacher and his success in removing misconceptions about the Buddha and his teaching.
3. The Clock of Vipassana Has Struck: This section deals with the challenges
and successes in reviving Vipassana meditation. It highlights his efforts in bringing this ancient practice to global awareness and acceptance.
4. The Floodgates of Vipassana Open: Here, he discusses the universal appeal and accessibility of Vipassana, emphasizing how this practice transcends cultural and religious boundaries.
5. Journey of Dhamma: The final section explores the transformative power of Dhamma in individual lives and society. It reflects on how the practice of Vipassana meditation has impacted people worldwide.
Overall, the book is not only a personal memoir but also a testament to the timeless teachings of the Buddha. It offers valuable insights for anyone interested in Vipassana meditation, its impact on individuals and society.
Rarely do individuals emerge in the tapestry of human history whose lives transcend the fabric of society, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that resonates across time and space. Satyanarayan Goenka, was undoubtedly one of these luminaries, whose journey of self-discovery and compassionate service will continue to inspire and transform people's lives.
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. More information about Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka is available at www.dhamma.org.
The tag Vipassana identifies products that are directly related to this tradition and differentiates them from other Theravada resources available on our site. While the main emphasis in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka is on actual practice, this product may provide inspiration and guidance to a Vipassana meditator.
We also carry titles from the Theravada tradition, as we feel that by exploring the wider world of the Theravada texts, which include the Buddha’s discourses, commentaries, and scholarly articles and treatises, meditators have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Dhamma and thereby enrich their meditation practice. This kind of intellectual exploration also helps a meditator to gain an understanding of the evolution and historical context of their meditation tradition. This understanding in turn deepens their practice and understanding of the Dhamma.
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