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Vipassanā (Pāli, Vipaśhyanā in Sanskrit, Lhagthong in Tibetan) is a form of insight-meditation and one of the two meditation techniques that supposedly were taught by the Buddha

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On Vipassana: Focus on feeling sensations VS Focus on describing sensations through words

I have noticed that there are perhaps two main different approaches to experiences/sensations in vipassana. One of them (e.g. …
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When during meditation we forget where we are

During meditation (following vipassana as taught by Goenka), it has happened to me that I forget where I am at that moment. …
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When meditation goes wrong

Where I have read that this has happened is in Goenka's Vipassana retreats, which are 10 days long retreats. … The Potential Downside To Vipassana. Again, an informal blog. …
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Subtle sensations in Vipassana and Zen

In Vipassana retreats (as taught by Goenka) there is a relevant emphasis on bodily sensations that may arise. …
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Vibrations while sleeping

The following questions are targeted to Vipassana. Nevertheless, contributions from other traditions are appreciated. …