How Do You Practice Vipassana Meditation?
The Indian word “Vipassana” loosely translates into English as “to see things as they really are.” Buddha himself practiced the art, and modern practitioners use Vipassana meditation as a means of transforming the self and purging the body of mental impurities. Its ultimate aim is the improved happiness and health of its adherents. Find a free 10-step Vipassana meditation course near you by visiting the Internet’s Vipassana meditation Web site (see Resources below). Learn the prescribed code of discipline, required of all Vipassana meditation practitioners. Abstain from killing anything, stealing, lying, swearing, sexual activity and all intoxicants leading up to and during your instruction period. Breathe deeply. Focus on the flow of your breath as it enters and exits your nostrils. Observe your bodily sensations. The goal of Vipassana meditation is to understand and not resist your body’s natural reactions. Open your mind to the idea that everything is interconnected. Try your best t
