Ancient Path

Nothing like it. Absolutely brilliant.

After my first 10 day course, have found this book useful for unpacking questions on vipassana meditation and it has encouraged me on the path.

The author is a psychiatrist but also a practitioner and lecturer of Vipassana Meditation who was trained by S.N. Goenka. S.N. Goenka became an influential teacher and played an important role in establishing non-commercial centers throughout the world. The author gives a unique insight and presentation of Vipassana Meditation from a mental healthy prospective but you do not have to be a mental health professional to benefit from this book. I believe the author alleviates many of the fears and concerns that one might have in attending a 10 day Vipassana Retreat. The teaching which is a tradition dating back to the Buddha is the way to "liberation" in which one observes the constantly changing nature of the mind and the body at the deepest level through which one gains a profound self knowledge and peace. The author emphasizes the fact that the cure of illness is not the focus of Vipassana Meditation although this may be the outgrowth of the technique. The author takes you through the steps you would encounter in attending the 10 day Vipassana Retreat and outlines the experiences one might encounter. I would highly recommend this book.

The first part of this book was really great, well-written and informative...the last half, well not so much. The last part is talks that he has given and it became repetitive. Still a worthwhile read.

Written by a Boston psychiatrist, this book speaks about Vipassana meditation. Originally taught by the Buddha, and now by Shri S.N. Goenkaji. If you're serious about finding clarity about life, about spirituality, and the beyond, save yourself time and effort by getting this very interestingly written book. And, if inspired, sit an absolutely free 10 day Vipassana retreat with [...].