The Principles and the Method of Vipassana Meditation
Journal of Population and Development October 10, 2022 DOI: 10.3126/jpd.v3i1.48816 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis article examines Vipassana Meditation as taught by the Buddha, explaining its core principles of impermanence (Anicca), suffering (Dukkha), and non-self (Anatta). It provides a step-by-step description of the meditation practice, emphasizing practical methodology, and draws on the primary Buddhist scriptures of the Tipitaka for reference.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Vipassana meditation |
| Key finding | Argues that Vipassana meditation, grounded in the concepts of anicca, dukkha, and anatta, is a practical method derived from the Buddha's teachings as recorded in the Tipitaka. |
Abstract
The current article is a scientific research of the method of Vipassana Meditation which was discovered by the Buddha. The paper briefly outlines the fundamental principles involved in the meditation practice regarding the concept of Anicca, Dukkha and Anatta. It briefly outlines method of Vipassana meditation step by step at it is practiced. More focus is given in revealing the practical methodology of the Meditation. Primary Buddhist texts of Tipitaka are taken for reference.