Books Of Vipassana Research Institute
Was the Buddha a pessimist?
For centuries in India, the Buddha and his teachings have been accused as being pessimistic. These misunderstandings developed when the Buddha’s teachings were lost in India and most of the world. This was largely due to disappearance of the applied teachings (the technique of Vipassana meditation) in the initial years and loss of words of the Buddha (Pali Canon) in the later years.
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 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.
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.
The Wheel of Dhamma Rotates
Mr. Goenka conducted the first course of Vipassana meditation in Mumbai within 10 days of his arrival in India. Since then, the wheel of Dhamma is rotating. In 1976, Dhamma Giri, the first center was developed and thereafter magnificent dwellings of Dhamma, dedicated to the teaching of Vipassana meditation, started to establish in various parts of India and across the world. Today, courses of Vipassana meditations are conducted in 177 centers and 134 non-center locations.
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.
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 Great Buddha’s Noble Teachings The Origin & Spread of Vipassana
The purpose of this book is to give a brief introduction about Vipassana meditation, quintessence of the Buddha’s teaching. It also contains information on life of the Buddha, stories of the people who benefitted from the practice of Vipassana meditation, six historical Councils, chain of teachers after the Buddha and spread of Vipassana through pictorial presentation. This information is embedded in the beautiful high quality pictures from the gallery at the Global Vipassana Pagoda.
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 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.