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Vipassana Meditation and the Scientific Worldview

In this second edition of Paul Fleischman’s much-loved essay, revised and including a new, extensive introduction, the Vipassana teacher reminds meditators of the synchronicity of Vipassana and the scientific world-view. It is, in his words, ‘of all the books and articles I have written’, the one that ‘comes closest to fulfilling what I feel Goenkaji wanted me to accomplish’.

The Art of Dying

A thoughtful look at the greatest challenge facing each of us: death, whether our own or a loved one’s.

Weaving together material from many sources, this collection provides a context for understanding death and experiencing it with awareness and equanimity. Here are passages from the Pali texts, writings of S.N. Goenka, poems, theoretical expositions, and questions and answers.

But perhaps the most compelling parts are the sections by or about meditators confronting the end of life. With humility, tenderness and often a smile, they learn to accept their own impermanence, suffering and non-self. Their courage and compassion give every Vipassana meditator an example to which we can aspire.

Chronicles of Dhamma

Compiled by Ian Hetherington

In 1969, S.N. Goenka arrived in India on a lifelong mission: to reestablish Vipassana meditation in the land of its origin and make it available around the world. The Vipassana Newsletter has made a key contribution to that mission.

This collection of articles shows the range of material carried in the Newsletter through the decades. The format, style and distribution method have evolved, but the underlying goal has never wavered: to provide information and inspiration to meditators everywhere.