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Art of Living, The - English <br /><span>Vipassana</span>
Art of Living, The - English
Vipassana

VIPASSANA PRODUCTS

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. More information about Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka is available at www.dhamma.org.

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Art of Living, The - English
Vipassana

Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S.N. Goenka

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This is the classic introduction to Vipassana meditation: a full-length study of the teaching of S. N. Goenka, prepared under his guidance and with his approval. Useful for meditators and non-meditators alike.

This was the first book to appear in English that accurately describes the practice of Vipassana at length for the general reader. It includes stories by Goenkaji as well as answers to students' questions that convey a vivid sense of his teaching.

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Vipassana meditation
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Reviewed by: Chan from Cambodia. on 5/30/2018
5/5
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Well written, clear & concise!
I found The Art Of Living by William Hart extremely useful to remind myself what I'd learned during my 10 day Vipassana sit in North Fork, California. The evening video discourses by SN Goenka were informative, explanatory & even entertaining but being tired from a full day meditation I'd miss an interesting explanation or two (his Anglo Indian accent & words can be difficult at times) and this book filled in a few missed points. I bought several copies to give to friends! I cannot recommend this book highly enough along with the Goenka 10 day discourses.
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Reviewed by: Scott Stewart from San Francisco, CA.. on 8/9/2017
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The Art of Living
I would say this is a nice short read which is helpful as a refresher when you have I haven't finished my copy but I'm treating it more like a reference manual if I feel like parts of my practice become foggy. disregard my star review. I don't think it really applies here. I wouldn't say this is a book for entertainment or leisurely reading, it pretty much goes over everything mentioned in the ten day course.
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Reviewed by: Mark from NC. on 2/4/2016
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THE ART OF LIVING
I first read The Art of Living about 24 years ago. I credit this book and an interview with S.N. Goenka in Yoga Journal around the same time which inspired me to start down the path of Dhamma.
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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Dave Ginsburg from NORTH CAROLINA. on 8/5/2014
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Art of Living
A truly wonderful explanation. Simple and straight forward it answered many of the questions I had after attending my first 10 Day course.
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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) michael sibilia from hopewell jct ny. on 3/6/2014
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useful
Good resource of Vipassana meditation technque.
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Reviewed by: Alberta from Anacortes WA. on 12/6/2013
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Vipassana meditation
Having just completed a ten day Vipassana retreat under the guidance of Goenkji I must say that this book has to be the most comprehensive ,clearly written and understandable material on the subject of Vipassana meditation. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who already practices the method or the beginner who would like to enter the path of self knowledge and is looking for a great place to begin their journey.
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Reviewed by: vincent parmentola from Delay Beach,Florida . on 10/26/2013
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this book is change my life
i like this book very much and it is changing my life. My regards to William Hart and Gautam Budha.
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Reviewed by: Prince Jaiswal from Deoria,U.P.. on 8/24/2013
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The Art of Living as taught by S.N. Goenka
The Art of Living as taught by S.N. Goenka is an instructional guide for living a happy, insightful life. The book prepares the reader for the meditation experience with background information including definitions, explanations of moral conduct, training practices, a question and answer section and a story at the end of each chapter that exemplifies the chapter's content. This book makes the life changing practice of Vipassana meditation accessible to the average person.
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Reviewed by: Marianne Stonis from Eleva, Wisconsin. on 8/20/2013
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Enjoyable reading
I enjoyed reading this book, it is very informative. I'm actually reading it again for the second time. I can't get enough of it.
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Reviewed by: Randall Moy from United States. on 10/31/2012
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  • Author: William Hart
  • Publisher: Harper Collins
  • Publication Date: 1/1/1987
  • Product Type: Book, eBook, Audiobook (Free), PDF (Free)
  • Pages or No. of Discs: 170 (Book)
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  • ISBN 13: 978-0-06-063724-8
  • Weight (Pounds): 0.42
  • Product Code: 207242

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