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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.
The tag Vipassana identifies products that are directly related to this tradition and differentiates them from other Theravada resources available on our site. While the main emphasis in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka is on actual practice, this product may provide inspiration and guidance to a Vipassana meditator.
We also carry titles from the Theravada tradition, as we feel that by exploring the wider world of the Theravada texts, which include the Buddha’s discourses, commentaries, and scholarly articles and treatises, meditators have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Dhamma and thereby enrich their meditation practice. This kind of intellectual exploration also helps a meditator to gain an understanding of the evolution and historical context of their meditation tradition. This understanding in turn deepens their practice and understanding of the Dhamma.x
An introduction to Pāli grammar for beginners, based on the principle of teaching grammar through composition using a gradually expanding vocabulary. Exercises requiring translation from and into Pāli form an integral part of each lesson. Thirty-two lessons in Pāli compiled by Lily de Silva, published by Vipassana Research Institute.
For answers to the exercises, and a list of errors occurring in the Pāli Primer with corrections, see the Key to Pāli Primer.
The Pāli Primer is designed as a convenient stepping stone to more advanced works such as A.K. Warder's Introduction to Pāli.
