| Vipassana-bhavana, "the
development of insight," embodies the essence of the teaching
of the Buddha. As taught by S. N. Goenka, this path to self-awareness
is extraordinary in its simplicity, its lack of dogma and, above all,
its results. The Vipassana technique can be successfully applied by
anyone.
Based on the lectures and writings of S. N. Goenka--and prepared
under his direct guidance--The Art of Living shows how this technique
can be used to solve problems, develop unused potential, and lead
a peaceful, productive life. It includes stories by S. N. Goenka,
as well as answers to students' questions, that convey a vivid sense
of his teaching.
S. N. Goenka's Vipassana courses have attracted thousands of people
of every background. Unique among teachers of meditation, Goenka
is a retired industrialist and former leader of the Indian Community
in Burma. Although a layman, his teaching has won the approval of
senior Buddhist monks in Burma, India, and Sri Lanka, a number of
whom have taken courses under his guidance. Despite his magnetism,
he has no wish to be a "guru" --instead he teaches self-responsibility.
This is the first systematic study of his teachings to appear in
English.
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