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Vipassana meditation, a life skill, guides us to the path of true freedom even in the face of the greatest suffering known as death.
I am very satisfied. The content is good, and it resolved some of my questions. It was very helpful.
"Can one find peace in the face of death?" There was a moment when I felt I was going to die soon. Every life is a preparation process for the next death. A wise person would make the most of this life to prepare for a good death. (Page 44) After graduating from middle school, there was an incident where I felt I was facing death. At the time, I thought, "Ah, so this is how I die. If I had known this would happen, I would have told my parents I loved them this morning." Thinking that I would
Lately, I have become interested in meditation. Like yoga, meditation originated in India and comes in various forms. This book discusses Vipassana meditation, which was popularized by the meditation instructor Goenka. Meditation is a mindset of controlling the mind and maintaining equanimity in any situation. It is said that through meditation practice, one can serenely accept pain, emotional wounds, sadness, and even death. Although the unfamiliar Indian meditation terms kept appearing
"The Art of Dying: Facing Death with Serenity. How can death become an art of living?" How often do you think about death? Why should we think about it? We know that the passage of time means moving toward death, yet in our daily lives, we often think that death does not exist for us. As author Kim Kwan says, this book serves as a guide for those facing death, for those walking the path of the mind, and for those seeking to reflect on their inner world. Through this book, I was able to clearly
I am currently active as a member of the 14th Kim Youngsa Supporters group in Bu-gyejeong. Among the four books, one in particular caught my eye: S. N. Goenka's book on Vipassana Meditation. Although I have never formally learned meditation, reading the book and self-studying through meditation videos has been a great help in maintaining my composure. This book sparks my curiosity about Vipassana meditation. This passage in the book resonates deeply with me: “The art of dying is the art of
S. N. Goenka: Goenka's Vipassana Meditation 2: The Art of Facing Death with Equanimity
“The art of dying is the art of living to become the master of this very moment.” – S. N. Goenka. This book presents vivid and moving true stories from people who embraced a beautiful death through Vipassana meditation. A compilation of lectures, Q&A sessions, and related scriptures by the world-renowned meditator Goenka, this book is filled with wisdom for facing death with peace and love. The attitude of those who faced death with equanimity—rather than shock, fear, despair, or denial—in the face of sudden onset provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of death and contemplate “how to live.” Furthermore, the sight of people letting go with wholehearted love, free from sorrow, emptiness, self-reproach, and resentment, clearly demonstrates the immense power of meditation when confronted with death. Vipassana meditation, an art of living, guides us toward the path of true freedom, even in the face of the greatest suffering known as death.
Korean title: 고엔카의 위빳사나 명상 2: 평정심으로 맞는 죽음의 기술
Korean author: S. N. 고엔카
Korean publisher: 김영사
ISBN-13: 9788934991977
Reviews
Vipassana meditation, a life skill, guides us to the path of true freedom even in the face of the greatest suffering known as death.
I am very satisfied. The content is good, and it resolved some of my questions. It was very helpful.
"Can one find peace in the face of death?" There was a moment when I felt I was going to die soon. Every life is a preparation process for the next death. A wise person would make the most of this life to prepare for a good death. (Page 44) After graduating from middle school, there was an incident where I felt I was facing death. At the time, I thought, "Ah, so this is how I die. If I had known this would happen, I would have told my parents I loved them this morning." Thinking that I would
Lately, I have become interested in meditation. Like yoga, meditation originated in India and comes in various forms. This book discusses Vipassana meditation, which was popularized by the meditation instructor Goenka. Meditation is a mindset of controlling the mind and maintaining equanimity in any situation. It is said that through meditation practice, one can serenely accept pain, emotional wounds, sadness, and even death. Although the unfamiliar Indian meditation terms kept appearing
"The Art of Dying: Facing Death with Serenity. How can death become an art of living?" How often do you think about death? Why should we think about it? We know that the passage of time means moving toward death, yet in our daily lives, we often think that death does not exist for us. As author Kim Kwan says, this book serves as a guide for those facing death, for those walking the path of the mind, and for those seeking to reflect on their inner world. Through this book, I was able to clearly
I am currently active as a member of the 14th Kim Youngsa Supporters group in Bu-gyejeong. Among the four books, one in particular caught my eye: S. N. Goenka's book on Vipassana Meditation. Although I have never formally learned meditation, reading the book and self-studying through meditation videos has been a great help in maintaining my composure. This book sparks my curiosity about Vipassana meditation. This passage in the book resonates deeply with me: “The art of dying is the art of
