Dhamma Resources

Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin

Talk, Interview and Q&A

Introductory Story • Stories: Life of the Buddha in Pictures (Short) • English • Global Vipassana Pagoda, Gorai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • 2009

Goenka ji's Dhamma Talk narrates the journey of Siddhartha to Buddhahood, emphasizing his rediscovery of Vipassana meditation as the path to liberation. The talk highlights key Buddhist concepts like kamma, Aniccā, and upekkha, illustrating them through stories of the Buddha's life and interactions. It stresses the universality of Dhamma, transcending caste and sectarian boundaries, and emphasizes the importance of selfless service, equanimity, and direct experience of reality through Vipassana. The narrative concludes with the spread of Vipassana globally, highlighting its preservation in Myanmar and its reintroduction to India, fulfilling the Buddha's vision of universal well-being.

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