The Art of Living VIPASSANA MEDITATION

Vipassana is a simple, practical way to achieve real peace of mind and to lead a happy, useful life. Vipassana means "to see things as they really are". It is a logical process of mental purification through self-observation. Vipassana is one of India’s most ancient meditation techniques. It was rediscovered 2500 years ago by Gotama the Buddha, and is the essence of what he practiced and taught.The entire path (Dhamma) is a universal Art of Living and has nothing to do with any organized religion or sectarianism. It is freely practiced by everyone, without conflict due to race, community or religion, and proves equally beneficial to one and all. Based on the lectures and writings of S.N. Goenka—and prepared under his direct guidance— The Art of Living explains Vipassana for the general reader and shows how the technique can be applied to the challenges of daily life. It includes stories by S.N. Goenka as well as answers to students’ questions, conveying a vivid sense of his teaching. First published in 1987, The Art of Living has been translated into dozens of languages and has reached millions of readers.