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founded by S. N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin

 

 

 

 

 

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In this discourse, Mr. S. N. Goenka explains Vipassana meditation as a science of mind and matter, its universal non-sectarian nature and its relevance to the society

Address by Mr. S. N. Goenka to the Millennium World Peace Summit on 29 August 2000 at the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations. In this address, he explained why every individual should be happy and peaceful to form an ideal society

This documentary is a compelling account of an intensive pilot meditation program for inmates at the N.F.R. minimum security jail near Seattle, Washington. Under the guidance of both community volunteers and facility staff members, seven women inmates undertake ten days of total silence. They practice the ancient meditation technique of Vipassana for ten hours each day, delving ever deeper into themselves to understand and ultimately master the nature of their behaviors and compulsions.

This documentary is the story of how hope came to one of the most notorious prisons in the world - Tihar Jail in New Delhi. It is also the story of India's first woman Inspector General of Prisons, Kiran Bedi, and how she dared to fight for genuine rehabilitation of the thousands under her care. Most of all it is the story of the prison inmates themselves, and the profound changes they underwent through the practice of Vipassana meditation.

In January 2000, Rev. Goenkaji was invited to speak at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland, in front of global leaders. Goenkaji spoke in the gathering in various sessions on "The Future of Religion", "Death: Exploring the Taboo", "Anger and How to Deal with It" and "The Meaning of True Happiness. In this interview, Mr. Goenka explains his journey as a sucessful businessman and role of Vipassana meditation in his life.

In January 2000, Rev. Goenkaji was invited to speak at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland, in front of global leaders. Goenkaji spoke in the gathering in various sessions on "The Future of Religion", "Death: Exploring the Taboo", "Anger and How to Deal with It" and "The Meaning of True Happiness. In this interview, Mr. Goenka explains his journey as a sucessful businessman and role of Vipassana meditation in his life.

In 2005, a film consisting primarily of interviews with business executives and government officials was made during and following an Executive Course held at the Vipassana Meditation Centre in New South Wales near Sydney Australia. This film explains the many reasons people involved in business activities find the practice of Vipassana helpful for them in dealing with the ups and downs and stresses of business life. (Copyright: dhamma.org)

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