{"product_id":"9780060637248","title":"The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation: As Taught by S. N. Goenka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Meditation Technique that Brings Real Peace of Mind\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVipassand-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the lectures and writings of S. N. Goenka—and prepared under his direct guidance—\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Living\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47009997095152,"sku":"9780060637248","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780060637248_p0.jpg?v=1763619683","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780060637248","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}