William Hart Bücher

Vipassana, ein Wort aus der altindischen Pali-Sprache, bedeutet, »die Dinge so zu sehen, wie sie sind«. Es ist die Essenz der Lehre Buddhas. Dieser undogmatische und praxisnahe Weg, wie er von S.N. Goenka gelehrt wird, ist in seiner Einfachheit und seiner Wirksamkeit außergewöhnlich. Als Vipassana-Schüler lernt man durch konsequente Selbsterforschung, die eigenen geistigen und körperlichen Prozesse zu erkennen und zu verstehen. Dieses Buch führt in diese Methode ein und zeigt, wie man sich mit ihrer Hilfe von geistigen Verspannungen und Konditionierungen freimacht, wie man Probleme löst, die Gesundheit verbessert und das eigene kreative Potenzial entfaltet. Vipassana ist eine »Kunst zu leben«, mit der man beginnt, die natürlichen Qualitäten des Geistes zu entwickeln: Liebe, Mitgefühl, Freude, Gleichmut.

The Ancient Meditation Technique that Brings Real Peace of MindVipassand-bhavand, "the development of insight," embodies the essence of the teaching of the Buddha. As taught by S. N. Goenka, this path to self-awareness is extraordinary in its simplicity, its lack of dogma and, above all, its results. The Vipassana technique can be successfully applied by anyone.Based on the lectures and writings of S. N. Goenka--and prepared under his direct guidance--The Art of Living shows how this technique can be used to solve problems, develop unused potential, and lead a peaceful, productive life. It includes stories by S. N. Goenka, as well as answers to students' questions, that convey a vivid sense of his teaching.S. N. Goenka's Vipassana courses have attracted thousands of people of every background. Unique among teachers of meditation, Goenka is a retired industrialist and former leader of the Indian Community in Burma. Although a layman, his teaching has won the approval of senior Buddhist monks in Burma, India, and Sri Lanka, a number of whom have taken courses under his guidance. Despite his magnetism, he has no wish to be a "guru" --instead he teaches self-responsibility. This is the first systematic study of his teachings to appear in English.

The story follows Ruby, an elephant passionate about drawing with her stick, who aspires to use colors in her art. Faced with discouragement from others who doubt her potential, Ruby grapples with self-belief and the importance of perseverance. Her journey highlights themes of determination, practice, and forgiveness, illustrating how these qualities empower her to pursue her artistic dreams despite the challenges she encounters.