My New Book: Your First Vipassana Meditation Retreat
The Ultimate Guide for Your 10-Day Goenka Meditation Retreat
I’m excited to share my latest book on Kindle and Paperback! Your First Vipassana Meditation Retreat: The Ultimate Guide for Your 10-Day Goenka Meditation Retreat.
It’s FREE on Kindle for the next 72 hours and discounted on paperback :)
If you're considering your first Vipassana retreat, in particular in the Goenka tradition, look no further than this short guide.
Most people go into their first Vipassana retreat blind. But if you were going into the jungle, wouldn't you want a map? I know that I would.
I've been on multiple silent retreats, in this tradition and others, and guide mindfulness sessions and retreats in Japan. I decided to write everything I wish I had known before attending.
This is based on a Substack post I wrote a few weeks ago, and I expanded it to about 100 pages. This guide is a simple, no-BS roadmap to help you prepare, understand the practice, and dispel common misconceptions. All in plain English.
Inside, you'll find:
🌟 Preparation Essentials: From packing tips to setting realistic expectations, the dangers/benefits of meditation, checklists for what to bring, explanation of how to do multiple techniques, common misconceptions and traps, and how to integrate your journey.
🌟 Demystifying Buddhism: I explain complicated Buddhist concepts in simple terms so that you don't have to spend years trying to figure it out.
🌟 Insider Insights: I share personal anecdotes and those of others' and shed light on the experiences, challenges, and joys of Vipassana retreats.