This website provides information on
Vipassana Meditation, as taught by
S.N.Goenka and his assistant teachers in the tradition of
Sayagyi U Ba Khin .
Vipassana is a universal, scientific method towards purifying the mind. It is the practical essence of the teachings of the
Buddha , who taught Dhamma - the Universal Law of Nature.
Apply online for 10-day courses at
Dhamma Giri and other
centers in India.
About VRI :- Based at
Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri , near Mumbai, India, the Vipassana Research Institute publishes literature & disseminates information related to Vipassana.
VRI Publications & Research Books, Audio and Video DVDs in various languages and few Research papers and articles are available for download.
Global Vipassana Pagoda A 325-feet monument of Peace and Harmony built on Gorai Island, Mumbai. It includes a Dhamma Hall for over 8,000 meditators to sit and meditate and being built is an Exhibition gallery for visitors. Adjacent to the Pagoda is a 10 Day course center.
The Global Vipassana Pagoda was inaugurated by the President of India on 8th Feb 2009.
GVP project update A project to beautify and further develop the Global Vipassana Pagoda has been launched.
The Pali TipitakaThe Pali Tipitaka Project The Chaṭṭha Saṅgāyana Tipitaka CD Online version of the Pali Tipitaka Questions and Answers Goenkaji has answered a wide spectrum of uestions on Vipassana and other related topics. This includes clarifying points of practice for Vipassana students.
Glossary Pali terms, fonts and meaning of some terms used in this site.