The Ancient Meditation Technique that Brings Real Peace of Mind Vipassand-bhavand, "the development of insight," embodies the essence of the teaching of the Buddha. As taught by S. N. Goenka, this path to self-awareness is extraordinary in its simplicity, its lack of dogma and, above all, its results. The Vipassana technique can be successfully applied by anyone. Based on the lectures and writings of S. N. Goenka--and prepared under his direct guidance-- The Art of Living shows how this technique can be used to solve problems, develop unused potential, and lead a peaceful, productive life. It includes stories by S. N. Goenka, as well as answers to students' questions, that convey a vivid sense of his teaching. S. N. Goenka's Vipassana courses have attracted thousands of people of every background. Unique among teachers of meditation, Goenka is a retired industrialist and former leader of the Indian Community in Burma. Although a layman, his teaching has won the approval of senior Buddhist monks in Burma, India, and Sri Lanka, a number of whom have taken courses under his guidance. Despite his magnetism, he has no wish to be a "guru" --instead he teaches self-responsibility. This is the first systematic study of his teachings to appear in English.

S.N.葛印卡（S.N.Goenka），祖籍印度，1924年出生于缅甸，是一位遵照缅甸已故佛教大师乌巴庆长者传统的内观传授老师。l955年，葛印卡开始跟随乌巴庆长者学习内观技巧。后经乌巴庆长者长达十四年的指导，葛印卡于1969年开始移居印度传授内观法门。 葛印卡在印度及其他东、西方国家传授了三百多个课程，学生数以万计。自从印度开始传授课程以来，先后在世界各地成立了内观中心。1982年起，葛印卡开始委任助理老师协助他指导课程，以应付课程日益增长的需求。 葛印卡所传授的内观方法，体现出佛陀时代的传统，深刻吸引了世界各地背景各异的人来修习。