Author: Dhamma Paññā

-Can we combine two or more meditation techniques? Mr. S. N. Goenka: You can combine as many techniques as you

-Could you say a little about the four noble truths? Mr. S. N. Goenka: Again, these are so universal. Nobody can

-We should lead a moral life, but morality is deteriorating in the whole world. Mr. S. N. Goenka: It is

-What is mind? Where is it?   Mr. S. N. Goenka: The mind is there in every atom of your

-What is metta? Mr. S. N. Goenka: Metta or Metta Bhavana is the technique of generating vibrations of goodwill and compassion

-By reciting mantra or by visualisation some meditators can reach a very calm and peaceful state of mind and can

-How to come out of inferiority / superiority complexes? Mr. S. N. Goenka: This is what Vipassana does. Every complex

-We have heard that a large pagoda is being built near Mumbai. What is the purpose of this pagoda? How

-Why is vegetarian food helpful for meditation? Mr. S. N. Goenka: When you eat meat or something, then this being –

-Before, you mentioned that Buddha was enlightened. What do you mean by “enlightened”? Mr. S. N. Goenka: Someone who explores

-What do you mean by ‘being equanimous’? Mr. S. N. Goenka: When you do not react, you are equanimous.    

-I heard a famous person speak recently, someone who was obviously very insightful, very wise, very intelligent, very brilliant—but also,

-What is Dhamma? Mr. S. N. Goenka: What one’s mind contains, at this moment, is Dhamma. Dhamma is everything there

-How to practice Vipassana in daily life? Mr. S. N. Goenka: Take a Vipassana course, and then you will understand