The Essence Of Wisdom
What is wisdom? Wisdom means right understanding. Knowledge of the superficial apparent truth only is not true wisdom. In order
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DISCOURSES
Buddha’s Path Is To Experience Reality
(The following has been condensed from a public talk given by S. N. Goenka in Bangkok, Thailand in September, 1989)
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Vipassana: The Practical Path To Unity In Diversity
(The sacred Buddha relics were enshrined within the main dome of the Global Pagoda on 29 October 2006 in the
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The Essence Of Compassion
(Following discourse was given by Mr. S. N. Goenka) Compassion (karuṇā) is a very noble state of the human mind.
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Compassionate Goodwill
(Following discourse was given by Mr. S. N. Goenka) Compassion (karuna) is a very noble state of the human mind.
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Inner Peace For World Peace
(Address by Mr. S. N. Goenka to the Millennium World Peace Summit on 29 August 2000 at the General Assembly Hall of the
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Peace Within Oneself, For Peace In The World
(The following is the text of Goenkaji’s Keynote address at the International Bauddha Mahotsav (Buddha Conference) ‘World Unity in Buddha’s
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Universal Spirituality For Peace
(Text of Goenkaji’s address to the United Nations Millennium World Peace Summit) When there is darkness, light is needed. Today,
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Vipassana For The Betterment Of The Society
(Excerpts from opening talk delivered by Mr. S. N. Goenka at the International seminar “Vipassana: Its Relevance to the Present
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Role Of Dhamma In Improving The Society
(Excerpts from the closing talk delivered By Mr. S. N. Goenka at the seminar ‘Dhamma-its True Nature’) Venerable Monks and Dharma
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Applying Dhamma In Life
(Excerpts from opening talk delivered by Mr. S. N. Goenka at the seminar “Dhamma-its true nature” held at Igatpuri in
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Buddha: The Super-scientist Of Peace
(This address by S. N. Goenka was delivered at the United Nations on the occasion of Vesakha, the full moon
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How To Defend The Republic!
It was the first year of the dispensation of the Dhamma. After attaining perfect enlightenment at Bodh Gaya and setting
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Hatred Never Ceases Through Hatred
(A Message from Goenkaji in the aftermath of September 2001 terrorist attack in USA) September’s tragic events have shaken us
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Relief For The Earthquake-affected
(An discourse by Mr. S. N. Goenka in the aftermath of 2001 Gujarat earthquake) How catastrophic was the wrath of nature!
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Discourse To Prisoners In Nasik Jail, India
(Translated from the original in Hindi) Nasik Jail, Nasik Road, India February 16, 1996 My dear chief guest, prison officials
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Freedom From Addiction
(The following is the closing address by Sayagyi S. N. Goenka at the Seminar on Vipassana for Relief from Addictions
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