Books Of Vipassana Research Institute
The caravan of dhamma
Diary of S.N.Goenka s meditation now tour europe and North America April10to august 15,2002
In 2002, at the age of 78, Mr. S. N. Goenka embarked on a remarkable Dhamma tour of the West. He traveled for 128 days through Europe and North America, giving many Dhamma talks, leading meditation sessions, giving media interviews and guiding students in private interviews along the way.
Acharya S.N. Goenka – An introduction
This book provides glimpses of life of Principal Teacher of Vipassana meditation, Mr. S. N. Goenka and his inspirational journey in Vipassana meditation.
The Buddha’s non-sectarian teaching
This book contains the teachings of the Buddha, which is not only universal but also absolutely non-sectarian. It also provides an introduction to Vipassana meditation, quintessence of the Buddha’s teaching.
Chronicles of Dhamma
Chronicles of Dhamma presents a selection of articles published in Vipassana Newsletters over the years. The articles themselves have been selected to reflect different aspects of the spread of Vipassana meditation in recent times.
Peace within oneself for peace in the world
This book contains the text of Goenkaji’s Keynote address at the International Bauddha Mahotsav (Buddha Conference) ‘World Unity in Buddha’s Tri-Ratna’, at Sarnath, India on November 6th, 1998.
The Discourse Summaries
In a Vipassana course, the participants learn how to free the mind of the tensions and prejudices that disturb the flow of daily life. By doing so, one begins to discover how to live each moment peacefully, productively and happily. At the same time, one starts progressing towards the highest goal to which mankind can aspire: purity of mind, freedom from all suffering, full enlightenment.
The path of joy
Anapana is the first step in the practice of Vipassana meditation. Anapana means observation of natural, normal respiration, as it comes in and as it goes out. It is an easy to learn, objective and scientific technique that helps develop concentration of the mind.
Be Happy!
A life story of Meditation Teacher S.N.Goenka
Born in a religious Hindu business family, Mr. S. N. Goenka’s mind was ingrained with high spiritual ideals from an early age. On the other hand his achievement of worldly success at a very young age made him very egoistic. A mental conflict resulted, leading to great stress and tension within him. It also led to him learning Vipassana meditation, which changed the course of his life.
Vipassana Newsletter collection – Part 5
Ce livre contient une collection d’articles publiés dans les newsletters mensuelles de VRI. Ces articles, principalement écrits par S.N. Goenka, énumèrent différents aspects de la méditation Vipassana et de son utilisation pour mener une vie heureuse et paisible.
Vipassana meditation & Its relevance to the world
This book contains a collection of papers presented at the above seminar and highlights impact of Vipassana meditation in the fields of education, prison reforms, and improved management in business and Government.