The Art of Living : Vipassana Meditation as Taught By S.N. Goenka (Audio Book) (Vipassana Meditation and the Buddha's Teachings) Audio, Cassette – Audiobook Author: S. N. Goenka | Language: English | ISBN:
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Unlocks the Vipassana technique-"the development of insight'"--that embodies the essence of the teaching of the Buddha, revealing an extraordinarily simple and effective path to self-awareness.
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About the Author
William Hart is a long-time student of S.N. Goenka who prepared this study of his teaching under his guidance and with his approval. He makes his home in Ottawa, Ontario.
S.N. Goenka was born in Burma in 1924. He studied and practiced Vipassana meditation for 14 years with his teacher, Sayagyi U Ba Khin. His non-sectarian teaching of Dhamma and the technique of Vipassana has spread from India to every continent and is practiced by people of all religions and no religion. He oversees the Vipassana International Academy in Igatpuri, India, and continues to travel and speak extensively, including at the World Economic Forum and the World Millennium Peace Summit at the UN in 2000.
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- Series: Vipassana Meditation and the Buddha's Teachings
- Audio Cassette
- Publisher: Pariyatti Press (June 1, 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0964948486
- ISBN-13: 978-0964948488
- Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
"The Art of Living" is an excellent introduction to Vipassana meditation. Prepared by William Hart and based on the lectures and writings of S. N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, it could easily be considered the textbook for Mr. Goenka's world-famous Vipassana courses.
Although Vipassana is primarily experiential, I consider the intellectual framework provided in this book as key to fully accepting the positive impact of the technique. As the saying goes, success happens when preparation meets opportunity. Here, in my opinion, are two key passages from the book:
"Every thought, every emotion, every mental action is accompanied by a corresponding sensation within the body. Therefore, by observing our physical sensations, we also observe our mind."
"We observe the sensation without reacting, neither liking it nor disliking it. It has no chance to develop into craving or aversion, into powerful emotion that can overwhelm us; it simply arises and passes away. The mind remains balanced and peaceful. We are happy now and we can anticipate happiness in the future, because we have not reacted."
You can access your mind through your body. By viewing and dissolving areas of blocked consciousness in our body we systematically de-condition our mind. The result is increased clarity, happiness, certainty and true self-expression. In a world not overly abundant in these qualities that's an excellent contribution to make. I have completed two 10-Day Vipassana courses as taught by Mr. Goenka and they were the most positive transforming experiences I've ever been a part of.
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S.N. Goenka was a businessman who suffered from migraine headaches. He turned to meditation as taught by the Buddhist community in Burma. He relieved his symptoms and embarked on the journey to share the successful technique of Vipassana meditation with others. What a magnaninous gift! Basically, this book, written by one of his students, teaches one how to be "aware" and track the thoughts which arise and ultimately are the root cause of one's negative feelings, i.e. suffering. Since all thoughts arise and diminish, it is a matter of *not* forcing or trying to change things as they are ... but instead to *observe*, witness what is truly happening. In and of itself, sounds simple enough ... but anyone who knows what sitting still and quieting the mind is like ... will tell you ... *not* so simple or as easy as it sounds. The book concerns itself with "ultimate reality" which we all share. It concerns itself with the part we play in this world and where our happiness resides ... To quote the Buddha: "If with a pure heart you speak or act, then happiness follows you as a shadow that never departs." [p. 37, Harper SanFrancisco, c. 1987]
William Hart the author covers basic Buddhist concepts of the cause of suffering, training of moral conduct, right behavior, training of concentration, training of wisdom, training of equanimity, right thought, right understanding, eradicating old conditioning, and penetrating ultimate truth ... He does a superb job of clearly articulating basic principles of the Buddhist viewpoint. He provides techniques for developing awareness and thereby more happiness in one's life. In conclusion, another quote from the Budda (who said it best) ...
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