Insight (Vipassana)

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:meditation
gptkbp:aimsTo Gain insight into the true nature of reality
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Theravada_Buddhism
gptkbp:duration 10-day courses
gptkbp:emphasizes Direct experiential understanding
gptkbp:focusesOn Suffering (dukkha)
Impermanence (anicca)
Non-self (anatta)
gptkbp:goal Liberation from suffering
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Insight (Vipassana)
gptkbp:method gptkb:Mindfulness_of_breathing
Observation of bodily sensations
Awareness of thoughts and emotions
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Ancient_India
gptkbp:popularizedBy gptkb:Mahasi_Sayadaw
gptkb:S._N._Goenka
gptkbp:practicedIn gptkb:Buddhism
Non-Buddhists
gptkbp:relatedTo Samatha (calm abiding meditation)
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Satipatthana_Sutta
Buddhist scripture
gptkbp:taughtAt gptkb:Vipassana_meditation_centers
gptkbp:teaches gptkb:Mindfulness
Equanimity
Awareness of present moment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Clinging_(Upadana)
gptkb:Dhyana_in_Buddhism
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7