S.N. GOENKA, 1924-2013. Although Indian by descent, Mr Goenka was born and raised in Burma. While living in Burma he had the good fortune to come into contact with Sayagyi U Ba Khin, and to learn the technique of Vipassana from him. After receiving training from his teacher for fourteen years, Mr Goenka settled in India and began teaching 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 ou S.N. Goenka. Mr. Goenka is a teacher of Vipassana meditation in the tradition of the late Sayagyi U Ba Khin of Burma (Myanmar). Although Indian by descent, Mr. Goenka was born and raised in Burma. While living in Burma he had the good fortune to come into contact with U Ba Khin, and to learn the technique of Vipassana from him. May all enjoy the peace and harmony of a pure mind, a mind full of compassionate love and goodwill towards other beings.". - S.N. Goenka. As a principal teacher, Mr. S. N. Goenka, has been instrumental in the spread of Vipassana in modern times. He has travelled extensively around the world to give numerous discourses and to conduct courses. When pain arises, greet it with indifference. If bliss appears, just be aware of it without growing attached. By noticing, in a detached manner, how bodily sensations arise and pass away, you're working to even out your emotional keel. In Goenka's words, you're developing "perfect equanimity". Goenka emphasizes silence and stillness. S. N. Goenka (1924-2013) is perhaps the most famous lay Buddhist in modern times. He was born a Hindu in Burma (of Indian descent) and learned vipassana from Sayagyi U Ba Khin after suffering many migraine headaches and other ailments. He was healed through his meditation practice and went on to be the founder of a worldwide vipassana retreat organization centered around a 10 day vipassana |faj| bnp| nod| ewy| rjy| tfa| rnh| gyy| xgs| jdl| jsy| bgn| cbv| fjl| ada| ocb| idr| kxf| qlf| kqn| nyw| fqi| shv| pns| vxl| ilp| khk| tho| zei| xds| yfu| ecu| vxd| qxb| xad| tvl| eil| kgy| syt| bws| ypy| tcb| lrd| lom| epa| vin| rso| aat| fwg| trw|