An unofficial collection of materials from the mass media about
Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
Monday, September 26, 2011
Vipassana liberates
...... The absence of communication with others in any form forces you to go within the depths of your psyche. This prompts reactions ranging from tears, anger, reliving past traumas to catharsis, bliss and peace.The goal of Vipassana is to make you more calm compassionate and tolerant towards others. It leads to a realisation that a simple life can be a joyous one. The ultimate aim is to attain nirvana or liberation from the cycle of rebirths.
Read more : http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-26/holistic-living/30203787_1_meditation-vipassana-gong
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Ten Days In Silence At A Meditation Retreat Changed My Life
...... On the tenth day I left feeling like a new woman. I was liberated. I knew I could always come back to meditation to deal with stress, anxiety and day-to-day life stressers that often consume us. I was ready to face the world head on. I didn’t really understand how it worked, but somehow meditation changed my outlook on the world. With every step of my life thereafter and every hurdle I found, meditation –and that retreat particularly–helped me get through it. It has helped me appreciate the things around me and live life day by day instead of always worrying about the future. I still stress and I still worry. I am human after all. But the meditation has helped me see life as it truly is—wonderful.
Read more: http://blisstree.com/feel/meditation/ten-days-in-silence-at-a-meditation-retreat-changed-my-life-612/
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Vipassana: a most wonderful experience in Auckland
These teachings go deep in your subconscious mind, when you are in meditation. They go deep in your receptive mind in that mode and one really understands the truth of “impermanence” of this life to the core. The only truth of our life is the “breathing”. The constant message of “impermanence” of life, changes your attitude to look at what happens in real life and the urge to “react” weakens. Anger lessens.Read more: http://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/19/2628/Travel/Vipassana-a-most-wonderful-experience-in-Auckland
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