Vipassana (Insight Meditation)
Vipaśyanā
विपश्यना
It is a Buddhist meditation technique that aims to gain insight into the true nature of phenomena and attain liberation from suffering by objectively observing bodily sensations and mental activities.
Vipaśyanā means "insight" or "seeing things as they are" in Sanskrit (derived from Pali's Vipassanā). It is a Buddhist meditation technique that aims to gain insight into the true nature of phenomena and attain liberation from suffering by objectively observing bodily sensations and mental activities.
Its purpose is to directly experience truths such as impermanence, suffering, and non-self. It simultaneously cultivates concentration (Samatha) and insight (Vipassana), promoting mental purification and liberation.
Primarily practiced in meditation retreats and specific meditation centers. Students are guided to meticulously observe bodily sensations and accept their arising and passing away as they are. Instructors explain the deep self-understanding and mental liberation that Vipassana brings.
Emphasize that "Vipassana is a practice of objective observation, without getting entangled in thoughts or emotions." Stress the importance of long-term practice and patience.