What is Vipassana?
Updated on: 19/05/2021
Sanjay Raturi | Blog Writer
The word Vipassana is a Sanskrit word which means Insight, Clear Seeing, or Special Seeing.
Vipassana literally means Vi refers to = वि = विविध - Miscellaneous, Multi,
Passana stands for = Watching;
So, Vipassana means Watching the same thing in multi-dimensions and judging the truth and see the thing the way it is.
Vipassana means to see things as they are in reality.
Type of Vipassana Meditation
Kayanupassana
Vedananupassana
Cittanupassana
Dhammanupassana
Benefits of Vipassana Meditation
Clear vision
No confusion
Win over Maya (Illusion)
Self-love
Self-respect
Self-centered mind
Less overthinking
Decreased lungs for breath problems
Increase focus and concentration
Increase the level of attention
Kayanupassana
Kayanupassana literally means: Kaya is a Sanskrit word which means Body, and Upasana is also a Sanskrit word which means Worship. Thus, Kayanupassana means to worship the body as a temple. In Buddhism, Kayanupassana is observing the body while doing Meditation.
Vedananupassana
Vedananupassana literally means: Vedana is a Sanskrit word which means Pain, and Upasana is also a Sanskrit word which means Worship. Thus, Vedananupassana is considered as feelings which may give pains or happiness accordingly, Vedananupassana is being mindful of your feelings.
Cittanupassana
Cittanupassana literally means: Citta or Chitta is a Sanskrit word which means Mind, and Upasana is also a Sanskrit word which means Worship. Thus, Cittanupassana is considered as being a witness of the Chitta and observing the thoughts in Mind.
Dhammanupassana
Dhammanupassana literally means: Dhamma is a Sanskrit word which means Uplift or Upholds, and Upasana is also a Sanskrit word which means Worship. Thus, Dhammanupassana is considered as increasing the level of spirituality by being mindful of Mental Objects.
