Vipassana Meditation
The Ancient Meditation Technique of India
Vipassana is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. 2500 Years ago, it was discovered by Gautama the Buddha and taught by him as a universal remedy for all ills. At first, the technique flourished in India but gradually it became corrupted, lost its efficacy, and disappeared from the land of its origin. Fortunately, the neighbouring country of Burma preserved the original form of Vipassana through the millennia. Since 1969, it has been re- introduced into India, where it is now striking deep roots.
Vipassana is a Pali word meaning insight: seeing things as they really are. It is not a blind faith or philosophy, and has nothing to do with sectarian religion. Instead, Vipassana is a practical method that can be applied by anyone of average intelligence. Its goal is to purify the mind to eliminate the tensions and negativities that make us miserable. Vipassana meditation was taught by Shri Satya Narayan Goenka and his assistant teachers and the tradition continues to grow today with more and more people benefiting from this wonderful practice. Courses are held regularly in different parts of India and abroad.
The Art of Living is the first book to appear in English that accurately describes at length, Vipassana meditation as taught by Shri S.N.Goenka, for the general reader.
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Vipassana Meditation
The Ancient Meditation Technique of India
Vipassana is one of India#s most ancient techniques of meditation. 2500 Years ago, it was discovered by Gautama the Buddha and taught by him as a universal remedy for all ills. At first, the technique flourished in India but gradually it became corrupted, lost its efficacy, and disappeared from the land of its origin. Fortunately, the neighbouring country of Burma preserved the original form of Vipassana through the millennia. Since 1969, it has been re- introduced into India, where it is now striking deep roots.
Vipassana is a Pali word meaning insight: seeing things as they really are. It is not a blind faith or philosophy, and has nothing to do with sectarian religion. Instead, Vipassana is a practical method that can be applied by anyone of average intelligence. Its goal is to purify the mind to eliminate the tensions and negativities that make us miserable. Vipassana meditation was taught by Shri Satya Narayan Goenka and his assistant teachers and the tradition continues to grow today with more and more people benefiting from this wonderful practice. Courses are held regularly in different parts of India and abroad.
The Art of Living is the first book to appear in English that accurately describes at length, Vipassana meditation as taught by Shri S.N.Goenka, for the general reader.
| ISBN : | 9788188452132 |
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| Publisher : | Embassy Books |
| Year Published : | 1988 |
| Pages Count : | 212 Pages |
| Edition Language : | English |
| Book Format : | Paperback |
