About Vipassana

Introductory Videos

A collection of talks, testimonials, and documentaries to help you understand Vipassana meditation before taking a course.

01

Introduction to Vipassana

In this video, S.N. Goenka introduces the technique of Vipassana in a simple, short way. He clarifies many doubts and explains what the technique is, and how it can help you. He details the history of the technique and also explains what you will learn during a 10-Day Vipassana Course.

02

What Brought Me to Vipassana?

In this video, a woman shares about what led her to take her first 10-day course, her experiences during the course, as well as her main takeaways from the practice.

03

Goenka & Vipassana

S.N. Goenka, the renowned teacher of Vipassana meditation, undertook an extensive teaching tour of North America and Europe in 2002. This documentary originally made for Dutch television includes his address to business leaders at a New York City conference, talks at the Belgian Vipassana Center, and interviews with practitioners who described the benefits of Vipassana.

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Practicing Vipassana: Student Experiences

In this video recorded at Dhamma Dipa meditation center, UK, students from various European countries talk about how they first came to a course of Vipassana in this technique and what the practice has meant to them in their lives.

You are now ready. May these ten days bring you deep inner peace and lasting transformation.

Vipassana Meditation

as Taught by S.N. Goenka

Rocky Mountain Vipassana Center

Colorado, USA

All courses are run solely on a donation basis. There are no charges for the courses, not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation.

© 2026 Dhamma Sela. All rights reserved.

Vipassana Meditation

as Taught by S.N. Goenka

Rocky Mountain Vipassana Center

Colorado, USA

All courses are run solely on a donation basis. There are no charges for the courses, not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation.

© 2026 Dhamma Sela. All rights reserved.

Vipassana Meditation

as Taught by S.N. Goenka

Rocky Mountain Vipassana Center

Colorado, USA

All courses are run solely on a donation basis. There are no charges for the courses, not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation.

© 2026 Dhamma Sela. All rights reserved.