What is Vipassana?

Vipassana means to see all things and phenomenon(physical and mental phenomena) as they really are. Such understanding emphasizes the awareness of changing(Anicham), decaying/suffering(Dukkham) and non-self(Anatta) which are the Three Characters of Nature.
Vipassana Methods:There are many methods to practise Vipassana. Mostly, when we say about Vipassana we refer to the Four Bases of Mindfulness(Sati Pathana Sutta): 1. Physical bases of mindfulness(Kaya Nupassana)2. Sensational Bases of Mindfulness(Vedana Nupassana)3. Emotional Bases of Mindfulness(Jetta Nupassana)4. Dhamma Bases of Mindfulness(Dhamma Nupassana).However, the details of Insight Meditation(Vipassana Samadhi) will focus on 73 methods:1. Five Aggregates(5)2. Twelve sense-spheres(12)3. Eighteen elements(18)4. Twenty two faculties(22)5. Four Noble Truth(4)6. Twelve Interdependent Originations(12)
The most popular methods which people are practising Insight Meditation around the world is "Breathing Insight Meditation".
The Paying Attention with Breathing:Our blood receives oxygen during a process called "Gas Exchange", which takes place in our lungs. During gas exchange, oxygen is taken by the blood, while waste products, in the form of carbon dioxide, are released back into the lung and exhaled. If you're breathing properly with the diaphragm, most of this gas exchange takes place in the lower part of the lungs. But the problem is that many people do not breath properly ... especially those who easily get mad, upset, frustrated or hate somebody. And the way we breathe has a profound effect on the way we feel. "Many stress- related complains - whether physical, mental or emotional - are caused by improper breathing", Phil Nuernberger, M.D."Chest breathing" is the problem for many people these days. Dr. Hymes found that: "While chest breathing will not reach the blood in the lower part of the lungs, it won't carry out the process of gas exchange as effeciently as diaphragmatic deep breathing. So, "Chest-type" breathing may be directly related to activation of the flight-or-fight arousal system". The study suggests that chest-breathers may be more prone to "heart attacks". Have you ever watched the baby breathe? "In-and-Out", "Deep-and-Even", "Slow-and-Easy" .... As you watch, you can see how the baby's torso rises and falls with every breath. And if you look more closely, you will notice that it isn't the baby's chest that is going in and out, it's the tummy - or, more precisely, the diaphragm, the muscle between the chest and abdominal cavity, without which we couldn't breathe. If you compare this to your own way of breathing, chances are you'll find it differs.Many experts suggest that by adopting proper breathing, we may be able to ward off stress, lower blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol level, get rid of chronic headaches and fatigue, and especially strenghten our hearts and our mental states as well. Angry people die fast.
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THE PLACE VIPASSANA

Tuesday » June 8 » 2010
Dhamma Tesna By Dhammacar Som Buntheourn
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Triple Gem A

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Triple Gem B

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Triple Gem and Precepts

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Vipassana and Sattha

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Saddha: Dhamma Sakachaa

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Levels of Vipassana

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Practice Methods & 4 Sattha

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Five Dhammas

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Kamma: Cause and Effects in Buddhism

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Samatha Vipassana A

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Samatha Vipassana B

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Saddha-Kamma

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Upanisaya of Saddha A

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Upanisaya of Saddha B

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Prio on Saddha for Anapanasati

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Two types of Saddha A

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Two types of Saddha B

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Saddha-Sutamayapanna-Bhavanapanna

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Saddha-Sila-Anapanasati

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Saddha-Sila-Sikkhapada

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Sila-Sikkhapada-Kamapada A

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Sila-Sikkhapada-Kamapada B

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Sila: important Sikkhapada learning A

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Sila: important Sikkhapada learning B

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Uposatha Sila practice

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3 types of Uposathasila A

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3 types of Uposathasila B

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Observing of Uposathasila A

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Observing of Uposathasila B

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Sila: guilty of 5 Sila violation

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Uposathasila: 5 Devaduta

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All Sila

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Sila for householders and for Bhikkhus

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Types of Sila

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Type of Uposathasila

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Interim of Uposathasila A

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Interim of Uposathasila B

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Uposathasila is the medicine of mental ill A

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Uposathasila is the medicine of mental ill B

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Disciplines for Sila observers A

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Disciplines for Sila observers B

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Sila-Kamma A

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Sila-Kamma B

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Purification of Sila

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Fruitions of Sila observing

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Sila: power of Sila A

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Sila: power of Sila B