Vipassana Meditation and Body Sensation: Eilona Ariel at TEDxJaffa 2013

Eilona Ariel is a documentary filmmaker whose work was deeply inspired by her life in Asia and her practice of the ancient meditation technique called Vipassana.
She moved to New York City in 1978 and spent nine years studying and working as a musician and a photographer. In 1980, she received a diploma from the Germain School of Photography. She left the USA in 1987 to spend several years living in Asia. In 1995 she returned to Israel and established the Karuna Films Production Company together with Ayelet Menahemi.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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[@sanesane8330]

Before I undertook 10 days vipassana course, my wife was very critical of me and I was not knowing the reason for her behavior. After I returned completing the course, I noticed a dramatic change in my wife's behavior. She was very cool and composed with me. I then realized that the real change was in me and my habits. I will practice vipassana meditation rest of my life.

[@peppersander2457]

That is very interesting, thank you for sharing sane.

[@jitenmakhija7567]

Great 👌

[@niaaas4822]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@EnSabahNur-ir5mw]

why are u lying

[@Andre-qt1ct]

Nonsense...

[@101personal]

I am watching it in Feb 2024. My 16-year old daughter sent it to me today. She has been doing Anapana meditation since she was six. Thanks for this extraordinary video.

[@tnmyyy]

She must have been on a whole different level today if she's been engaged since such little age

[@CaraKoons]

Can I ask, was it instinctual for her or was she exposed to meditation and continued on independently?

[@asliindependent]

That documentary on Vipassana in Tihar jail motivated me to take up this 10 day course, it was unbelievably painful and unbelievably blissful at the same time! I wish I continue practicing vipassana at home..

[@AlexanderSuraphel]

How profoundly did the course affect you?

[@sumitshresth]

Alexander Suraphel well it totally depends on how seroius are you about this course. First and foremost, there is total posibility that you will misunderstand the method as most people do even after repeated attempts in correcting them. The only way is to be very serious about this method and try to get exactly what to follow that method. Second, if you are not focussed then this would not be effective. This is not like drugs or any other stuffs where it will work its way automatic. This is like driving where you have to constantly put your focus because the moment you leave it you never know you will hit somebody

[@asliindependent]

Alexander Suraphel it has been 8 months since I did the course, I would like to list few changes that I observed :- 1 - my anger is in check, it's not that I don't get angry any more it's just that I realize it as soon as the emotion triggers and I am able to get back to normal way earlier than what I used to. 2 - being an artist the feeling of competition, jealousy, anxiety(about the future) were always there, I have been able to get it under control, again I won't say it has gone completely, but there is a significant improvement. 3 - now this might seem to be a small thing but I used to suffer from severe headaches at least 4 times a month and I had to take medicine for it to go away. Since vipassana, the frequency has reduced drastically, and even when headaches do occur I don't take any medicine, all I need is a good 1 hour meditation for it to disappear. Even with the headache, it doesn't distract me from the work that I am doing, for me this is really a huge relief. These are the obvious changes that I've seen, other than this there are so many things which I realize time and again that how differently I am able to handle those situations which used to bother me a lot before. And whatever is lacking is not because of the technique, I have to confess it's because I haven't been able to practice regularly, I've been doing it whenever I am emotionally drained or when I feel a strong need to cut off from the outside world, for those who think 10 days course is difficult, I suggest the real task begins afterwards, strange creature our mind is, even though we know vipassana is so helpful in every way, we'll find it really difficult to get time to do it everyday, I will try to overcome this obstacle. Although I am just a beginner, I would definitely recommend it to everyone, just keep the expectations real and don't believe that any magic will happen overnight to take away all your problems, we have to take those hard steps and keep moving on that path continuously to reap rewards. Vipassana is a tool which will be there for us in the turbulent times, it can not change the outside circumstances, it's there so that we can find the inner strength to face any situation, we don't have to wait for any supernatural power to rescue us. And more importantly it will help us to stay grounded when everything is going our way. "Equanimity" is vipassana's essence, a practical and sure shot way to achieve equanimity in all circumstances.

[@AlexanderSuraphel]

That's a great achievement. Have you continued your practice?

[@MuuzikFan]

Sumit Shresth Why does it have to be intensive over a period of 12 days? Why can't it be learned from books and DVDs?

[@brendadurr5186]

Just finished my 4th 10 Day Vipassana course. A tremendous shift occurred. Every course points you closer to the goal of liberation. We are extremely blessed to have Vipassana available to All. My All Beings realize this wonderful gift and come out of bondage.

[@guillermodozal7166]

You cannot be on your 4th day of Vipassana, you’re lying. Reason: you’re not allowed any electronic equipment with you during the 10 days.

[@raviguptaboards]

Mangal🥰

[@melissabrock4114]

@@guillermodozal7166 read her comment again... slowly

[@brendadurr5186]

@@guillermodozal7166 How is your English? "Just finished" I did 4 (ten day courses) over the span of years. There is a center near my town. makes it extremely convenient to take multirole sessions. I have also volunteered may times.

[@guillermodozal7166]

@@brendadurr5186. Ms. Durr, I just re-read you post of three years ago. My apologies for not reading correctly, and for my rudeness. Okay, I’ve taken the 10-day course myself, twice. The first one in Bombay, now Mumbai, in 1971, directly from master Goenka, lucky me. The course was quite informal in the sense that there weren’t many personal restrictions. We, congregants, could talk to each other during breaks, exchanging ideas of what we were learning. My entire nasal and bucal area, and hands, would feel an expansion, a growth. These areas couldn’t grow any larger, as if the walls of the room were limiting the growth; incredible feeling. After the 10 days, a bunch of us walked to the ocean. Some of us had to look down to see if our feet were actually touching the ground; thinking that we were just floating. I took the course again in 2018 near Pokhara, and it was a disaster. It was extremely regimented where we couldn’t talk at all, not a word, with our fellow meditators. After the course I tried to complain but they wouldn’t want to hear it. Needless to say, I didn’t learn a thing. Why have you been taking the course so many times, haven’t you learned it? I now practice what I think is a more advanced approach to meditation, kundalini. I think I have deciphered some of the symbols within the chakras. I find that those symbols are a simple physical exercise instruction manual, nothing more, nothing less. Cheers.

[@AntarikshOfficial]

Attending a Vipassana course is the best thing anyone can do for themselves.

[@elia.1951]

Word. It's really hard to stop talking about it right after attending a course. A gift of gifts...

[@lexxandera]

But it is not easy and not done after 10 days. I did a course myself and it was one of the most painful experiences of my life. It was my own restless mind that caused me so much pain. To be honest, I never meditated again after the course.

[@vaxpak]

like myself. Its different every time. One day you will do it again. Whenever that will be

[@salman6indian]

AlexCopyPaste Same happened with me. It was an unbearable experience but I somehow went through it. I have not been able to experience the bliss that other mediators talk about. There are other ways of meditation that I have tried and have found them to be easier and effective.

[@AntarikshOfficial]

Chander - Great to know you did push yourself to go through the entire course. I think you might actually be losing the essential message of the whole course when you say that you couldn't find the "bliss". Vipassana is not about reaching out to find something or running away from something you don't like, but just being more and more aware of yourself, your actions and reactions and trying to separate yourself from them in order to break the habit pattern of reacting blindly (unaware). Also, there are various meditations techniques - none of the genuine ones would ever be "easy" if they're effective. It just can't be, if you know what I mean :)

[@hanxa_dj]

Lord Buddha is the greatest teacher ever existed. He was the ultimate who taught us attain Nirvana and finish rebirth in this universe so we no longer have to feel pain, sorrow, death etc... ☸️🙏🏻 He taught us this slogan “Nothing is permanent”

[@bhayankar_Chaudhary]

Read Bhagwad Geeta and Upanishads....probably you will change your opinion

[@bhayankar_Chaudhary]

@@mindblowlk your opinion is born out of your ignorance of hindu scriptures.....other wise u can easily find out that so profound explanation and understanding does not exist anywhere out of Hinduism.... Buddha himself was a product of hindu system...he learn initial teaching and and meditation technique from hindu monk .........

[@guillermodozal7166]

Gautama didn’t stop rebirth. He did not believe in the concept of gods, of the soul, or of rebirth. He taught of the way to stop anguish, nothing else.

[@theaungkhant]

@@guillermodozal7166 He stopped the rebirth. The whole idea of Buddhism is to end the suffering and the only way to free from it is to stop the rebirth.

[@guillermodozal7166]

@@theaungkhant. Aung, Gautama never stopped any rebirth because there was never any rebirthing. That concept was conceived by someone’s imagination and became a very successful meme, nothing else. When we die, we die, we just cease to exist, we are caput. The thing that would reincarnate would be a soul, but the concept of the soul is also product of our wandering imagination; it doesn’t exist nor has it ever existed. It’s just that there’s no evidence for it. Gautama, upon his “awakening,” supposedly stopped all belief systems. The concept of rebirth was simply syncretized into Buddhism from the ubiquitous hinduism of that era. I recommend that you rid yourself of any and all belief systems. If I did it, so can anyone.

[@jalakupadhyay3031]

I never believed in meditation and stuff. But my father kinda forced me to try atleast once. I attended a ten day course to make him happy and now I just can't stop thanking him for sending me there! Amazing experience! Vipassana is not something you can explain, you yourself have to go and experience and later on see the miracles happening in your life! :-)

[@abhinavguitar]

may you be happy! Metta to you!

[@jalakupadhyay3031]

You too! May all be happy. Meta to you and everyone :)

[@benpiriz4386]

Great advice from your Dad. Happiness...

[@dipendramudbhari7184]

Same thing happened to me too . Thanks to my friends for forcing me.

[@osamabinladen7113]

where are it's centres??

[@calebdrew5684]

The organization only exists on the donations of those who have completed the 10 day course. The fact that it exists at all means it has affected change in people's lives. It's really a beautiful thing.

[@aalokvedi2942]

Wonderful thought ❤

[@strabuon]

I followed the 10-day course years ago and keep on meditating regularly. Vipassana is a wonderful practice. 10-days in a lifetime is nothing really considering the immense benefits.

[@mispelling]

STRABUON I’m glad that it was beneficial to you. Do you maintain 2 hours or meditation practice per day? I completed the 10 day course recently and see that that’s the advice to continue the practice.

[@rockproductions1]

@@mispelling where do you find the 10 day course?

[@sevananda2008]

I did the ten days Vipassana course with Mr.Goenka himself and it was a magnificient experience, enritchend, peaceful and enlihtening. Thank You Eliona for the video.

[@AntarikshOfficial]

Wow! You're so lucky to have done a course with Mr. Goenka.

[@BaumgartnerLudovic]

EGO ahahaha !!!!

[@aniriyoga1438]

wow! lucky

[@mukeshathawale922]

lucky person.

[@aatiya19]

Ur blessed

[@alv_alv_alv]

I took a Vipassana course in Venezuela. It was amazing. It changed my life.

[@howardmelnick5019]

LP

[@abhinavguitar]

Metta to you! keep practicing :)

[@mangosteen1564]

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[@MaheshKumar-ul9mh]

Hi....bro

[@bbisht1591]

Alvaro Martinez still u r doing vipassana... what benefits u got?

[@darlenelaski9716]

Oh, if only the whole world would give it a try, what a wondrous place and species we would be.

[@erickrodriguez3938]

Heaven on Earth.

[@Delightfultreatsbysj]

True

[@lathaparameswaran2651]

I would like this comment over and over again if I could....

[@Curiousnessify]

silly utopian fantasy

[@TheDoctornaut]

Master Laski, you're craving!

[@codwist]

Vipassana was the most important discovery of my life. It truly transforms the way you react to daily problems. It brings only benefits to your life and I hope it becomes a habit for people as common as jogging or brushing your teeth :).

[@sheeltushar798]

I did the course at a time when I had quit smoking Ganja and Cigarettes after a long stint of heavy smoking , I went into withdrawal while I was doing the Vipassana course and it was very difficult for me to learn the technique while in withdrawal . A year later I became clean and sober as a saint and now I practice Vipassana meditation one hour every single day and I feel proud I changed myself and my life completely with no remorse of the past .

[@rameshrajput4539]

One Day stay blessed... Metta

[@SavorTheFilm]

so being a chronic pot smoker and going cold turkey is not recommended to go and do the 10 - day course? Was it difficult for you? I think this would help get me clean because I would have no way to do it there or have access to it. I don't remember the last time I was sober for longer than a week. But 10 days would be a good goal to achieve. I smoke to shift my consciousness to a different level ..I think?

[@maheshbabu8837]

I left smoking during vipassana meditation. Went I came out of center I smoked a cigarette but I threw it away I didn't like it. After few months I am back smoking

[@SavorTheFilm]

thank you for the honesty. @@maheshbabu8837

[@maheshbabu8837]

@@SavorTheFilm you should try vipassana, I left smoking for 1 month after vipassana, but due to my bad company peer pressure I again started smoking. If you are determined you can quit

[@roudys]

The course she refers to is a vipassana 10 days (more like 12), it's free in that they request a donation at its end, you can leave anytime you want, ANYTIME you want. Coincident with its value is how hard it is. For 10 days you live as a nun/monk eating 2 vegetarian meals a day, not talking to anyone other than the instructor. The grounds in Ontario, Canada are beautiful, the accommodations humble. I was going to do a solo canoe trip, found this silent "retreat" and stumbled into learning how to mediate. I've not looked back. Although I fall considerable short of the two hours a day they suggest you maintain I still find it enormously beneficial and am looking forward to taking the 10 day course again soon. I'm a psych major, philosophy minor and so was on the look out for cult like characteristics. I spent the first couple days waiting for the catch. I found none and since completing the course no one has called asking for anything.

[@MuuzikFan]

Paul Proudlock can't make it to Canada, any good books or DVDs you can recommend? Thank you.

[@roudys]

These meditation centers are all over the world. I've not found any videos or books from this specific teacher. Sorry.

[@MuuzikFan]

Paul Proudlock Thank you. Need to be healthy to undergo such model of meditation...

[@bravulo]

They don't ask for a donation, but give the possibility of donating. Nobody ever checks if you have or haven't donated. It's totally on the basis of good volition.

[@swanlilly100]

Unlike Transcendental meditation. The fee is enormously high and they don't share anything about it. It is for celebrities to feel special that only they can afford it. Any practice that claims to have benefits for humanity but charge you an arm and a leg and is secretive is bogus.

[@liotie]

Thanks to Vipassana I live so much happier and I just keep getting more and more happy.

[@monakapoor6462]

hi, i am in Australia going for vipasana course , just bit worried......never done any meditation in my life. any guidenece please.thx

[@liotie]

Mona Kapoor I would say take it easy. Do things are your pace. Dont compare yourself to others and if you ever think you are meditating the wrong way then dont be shy and go ask your teacher during appropriate times. He/She will be super nice and will answer to every question at the best of their knowledge. Everything at the center is organized so that you can have a great course so if anything is stopping you from having a good course then ask the staff or you might waste your time. And last but not least. The course will be difficult. It is for everyone even people who have been meditating for a long time. Dont let difficulty put you down. Take the challenge and I wish you the best. You can do it. :)

[@monakapoor6462]

+William Bear Thanks William. what do i need to bring with me ......i mean apart from clothes, toiletries, and sleeping bag. what else?

[@liotie]

Mona Kapoor Well the Vipassana course website list is pretty much complete. If you bring everything they recommand to bring you should be good.

[@abhinavguitar]

Same here my friend! Metta to you!

[@PILLAY58]

Thank you, I was very moved by your talk. I did Vipassana recently and it has changed me in a way that I cannot describe in words. It is enough to say that I am at peace.

[@nataliyabereznyuk6465]

I just completed 10 days course in Jesup, Georga. It is awesome! Made me strong mentally...and phisically, too

[@flamencoysol]

So grateful to have found vipassana. Best thing I ever done.

[@albert3274]

Prison is actually good place to do meditation and changing behavior. i was in Dubai jail for a month for drinking and driving case. since it was boring there, i started reading books in library. cigerate was not available so it was very difficult on first week. but then i realized this this is a good opportunity to quit smoking, so since nicotine was not in my body for so long, it was easy for me to quit and i did. i also balanced my drinking habit and improved reading habit.

[@sidesw1pe]

Very smart person! This is the perfect example of how to change your outlook, by seeing a "problem" as a means for personal growth. You could have grown very angry and bitter, but instead you've come out on top as a much better person.

[@krishk11]

So its good if its not available in Withdrawal

[@KhanhSung]

My husband said exactly the same....

[@anneoc231]

I saw this film in 2001 and have done 7 10 day courses since. It changed my life.

[@DeviousMazes]

I took my first class in Russia, 200km from Moscow in a forest, we had a special meditation hall and places to sleep, to eat. I just needed the course so bad that I left everything behind and came. My mind didn't want to let go, so I developed my will and sharp attention. When I returned - nothing really changed (friends, family, life) but everything changed on the same time. It was definitely worth it. I wish you peace and balance in mind.

[@stundown]

How is it going for you since then?

[@nisewaghmare8468]

Do vipassna meditation to know universal truth... 😊

[@mahimsd7645]

Ariana wish you peace

[@france_tamilponnu]

Hi i am surprised. Are there some vipasan in Russia?

[@krishk11]

Thank you,

[@brendadurr5186]

Thank you for spreading Vipassana. It is from the movie " the Dharma Brothers" that led me to discover Vipassana. I am eternally grateful.

[@mengyuan1316]

I’m really grateful to know vipassana meditation and did 2 times 10-day course. It is one of the best thing I experience in my life. I cried, doubted and appreciated. Thank you for Mr. Goinka and all assisting teachers around the world. May everyone be happy and can experience this unique technique! Sadu!

[@EnSabahNur-ir5mw]

fake comment

[@Espinete87]

yee it sounds to fake, but why they doing that, to get money in the courses? unbeliable

[@donaldd-tracc8701]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏❤️🙇☸️❤️❤️❤️

[@donaldd-tracc8701]

​@@Espinete87you can't pay money to the courses , there is no payment option, it's free even with the lodging and food. 🙏❤️

[@erdalkara4507]

why do you need to do it twice?

[@affirmationstation5932]

i'm going to my 3rd 10 day course tomorrow. i've had a lot of problems and i'm seeing them start to dissolve as a result of awareness i gained from this technique.

[@MyDailyTune]

super great video, I have been doing Vipassana meditation for 6 years, the first 10 days course in Sweden changed my life, I can highly recommend it to anyone

[@stundown]

Really , i live in India and havent done it yet. I am 18, btw just wondering how exactly will it help :/

[@தமிழ்ராஜன்]

+stundown In a simple way to put it, a step forward to regulate one's mind in right direction. Vipassana opens up the way you see things differently and helps regulate your mind (not control, but regulate) when practiced consciously.

[@stundown]

TAMIL RAJAN thank you :)

[@aatiya19]

Great going

[@begily]

I love the way Eilona ends this talk, in such a beautifully human fashion, letting us know about an opportunity to bring a change to ourselves, but in such a simple and direct way.

[@sing759]

I have taken the same course with S N Goenka's teaching and I am still doing meditation every morning

[@MsGnor]

I would love to try the Vipassana 10 day course. I did TM through The Meditation Trust in London (Feb 2014). Recommended practice is 20 mins, twice a day. The technique is very simple. I struggled for the first couple of weeks. I cried my heart out and felt very angry. After that it got a lot easier. Now, most days, my body feels like I've been at a wonderful spa. Recently I got angry about something in my head but my body remained utterly relaxed. Amazing. I can't believe how much bliss we have access to, using such a simple technique. I don't know the differences between various meditation methods. I guess you just try and see what works for you. I grew up in a city with a very high crime rate. I was raped, close friends around me murdered, never safe even at home. I moved away but still ten years on I was hyper vigilant and anxious with a short temper. I just would never have imagined I could feel blissful like this. Good luck to all of you xx

[@Damoon010]

I can honestly say that together with assisting the birth of my daughter and meeting my family in Iran for the first time, Vipassana has been among the most valuable experiences of my life. Just as with having a psychedelic experience, this technique enriches the mind in ways you can't possibly imagine before you enter the course; it opens windows of perception. I am forever grateful and wish these simple pragmatic teachings for everyone. With every metta at the end of an hour's session I include thanks to Goenka and all those who passed down the teachings. I will be forever in their debt and I continuously try to pay it forward by informing people about Vipassana and look forward to joining the course again next year as a server.

[@hippiemama9699]

Do you offer classes?

[@Damoon010]

@@hippiemama9699 Where do you live?

[@vanejateryoga3395]

It is the best. I am actually about to sit for my daily Vipassana meditation. It’s been 7 years and I’m convinced if all the world practice Vipassana Peace would be here right now 🙏🏼💓 thank you for this

[@cronetothebone6841]

Humble, pragmatic and to the point... I thoroughly enjoyed this TED talk. Having listened to many KZbin vipassana talks... it was refreshing to listen to someone who has walked the path of vipassana for many years and whose volition is to share it's many merits.

[@vipulshaha]

Thank you so for your Dhamma service 🙏 the film you produced in Tihar continues to inspire many such programs and shows the potential for all of us to tap into our Buddha Nature no matter what the circumstances.

[@diegorodriguezv]

This video made me go to a 10 day course. It was the most difficult and most satisfying achievement in my life. Thanks Eilona for spreading the message. Bhavatu sabba mangalam.

[@nikhildhasaal]

Thank you dear sister Eilona ......... You did a very good job, may you be happy and blessed .........Nikhil from India

[@SatishKumar-pl5pz]

She's the best example of a genuine person.

[@Counselingtherapyonline]

Vipassana meditation allows us to see the habitual reactions of greed, hatred and delusion (identification), and in the seeing we become free from reactivity and consequently free to respond wisely.

[@mariagabrielaguadalupehaqu1221]

The movie Doing Time, that talk about the prisioners in India was inspiring for me. Thanks ... I have been doing Vipassana meditation for 6 years in the country Argentina, that is in South america. I taked 10 courses and I am working every day in my house, 1 hour. If you are searching a big chance in your life, you can purify your mind alone. Undertanding the true nature of suffering. I did, and I handle my life better and I am developing true happiness day a day. The results are in the same time that your start. Good life for everyone !!!

[@beautifulbuds]

I can highly recommend this technique. It is only a path to liberation. May All Beings be Happy.

[@dipmala93]

Bhavtu Sabb Mangalam !

[@digiajay]

I watched this video about 3 years back and this video made me to try Vipassana. And it's life long grateful one.

[@france_tamilponnu]

Thanks I have done the 10 days course in France. First days were very difficult because I am not used to sir cross leged in the floor during nearly one hour. But after the 5 days ,I find the good position and be abble to finish to course. It is very relaxing and refreshing . After the 10 days I was very energetic

[@Curiousnessify]

of course you're energetic after 10 days, you do nothing but sleep, eat, walk and meditate

[@JenniferPhan2010]

I will be going to take 10-day Vipassana course next week, after I finished my 5 courses in several years. Now I can’t wait for my long course (20 days) next year 2023. Vipassana Meditation is a part of my life 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Andretii]

How was the 10 day course?

[@JenniferPhan2010]

@@Andretii My 6th 10-day course was very good. This time I understand the evening discourses more deeply. (The importance of Sila, Samathi, Panna; 5 friends & 5 enemies as well as the importance of strong awareness & equanimity…). I am so lucky learning & practicing Vipassana Meditation 🧘‍♀️… I am so grateful & thankful for S.N Goenkaji🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@veganwalker7783]

I have heard many Ted X talks, i think this is one of the best I have heard. Thank you for sharing.

[@louloulou1799]

I just finish my first Vipassana class, and after teen days I think I can say it’s going to change my life

[@basyals]

In 2015, I watched your video and March 2016 I attended 10 days course. I am immencely benefitted and highly recommend everyone to consider this course. Bhawatu Sabba Mangalam

[@arupp513]

Super fortunate to have heard about and completed this course. Would recommend to anyone.

[@sonderexpeditions]

It's amazing. Did my 1st last year, 2nd this year and 3 service periods. Dhamma is incredible.

[@TheMontesaurus]

Wow I am feeling sincerity and authenticity from this person. Well explained and an interesting point of view.

[@gallakochar4245]

⛳️I had done Vipassana 25 yrs ago but after I did my Landmark education course, about 18 yrs ago.. I wanted the whole world to know about it.. many people listened to me but my younger sister told me that I talk abnormal..😢Vipassana and Landmark Education are 2 powerful practices I have found in the world so far… 🙏🏻

[@shinelifesoul]

Same my situation...my family members told abnormal when I talk

[@IndianTruely]

Practicing by 15 years, I became more aware, more calm and spreading peacefulness 🙏🏻

[@LigiaRocha]

I loved both movies: Doing time & Dhamma Brothers! Be happy

[@maihomahesh]

I am from Nepal. One of my friends, who is also a computer engineering student, has also taken this course twice. Both times when he returned to the Kathmandu valley from meditation and met me, he told me how powerful it was. He told me how greatly it affected him. At the same time, I had taken a 'Reiki' course somewhere in the valley, and it had also affected me positively. One thing we found in common was we both were able to remember our dreams clearly the next morning we woke up. However, as we both stopped practicing at home, the power of remembering the whole dream weakened over time. I realize this is not good. This video has made me feel I should take Vipassana course as soon as possible.

[@Birggittah]

During the course the mind is very concentraded, focused and probably also when we sleep so i think that's why we are able to remember dreams so well. When we return to real life with so many stimulants, the concentration wears off again, to normal... but... there is just so many better, greater benefits of vipassana :)

[@dr.arhansthapit5150]

Yes, you're right. Vipassana is the best. All the best

[@DavidRussellM]

So happy to see this being discussed on the TED stage, Vipassana meditation is life changing in the most positive way. Peace and solidarity everybody!

[@MrShukra2000]

I'm practicing vipsanna and I could see tremendous changes in me which I wanted from long time.. None could stop my endless thoughts but vipsanna did it..

[@grpsuk]

This lady is offering a great service to the world at a time people can't cope up with stress. Those who agree with her have a duty to spread this news to others.Please forward this link to many people as possible. God Bless your good work!

[@Chopin4321]

thank you eiliona...your effort to share your wisdom being so private and shy is full of beauty and virtue.

[@pushpendrasharma6456]

"Between the two poles of expression and suppression lies the third option - mere observation." Profound!

[@rufinoacosta9289]

One of the best Tedx Videos ever, thanks Eilona Ariel for such a great work, you are Divine!..Blessings an Love to You.

[@swagiecool]

I have done it 6 times and I would like to do it again. Vipasana bring change in my life which is difficult to put in exact words. Thank you Gonenka Ji to open so many free centers to teach vipasana.

[@Serpinoroth]

I only took one 10-day course but I never regret this. I'm willing to take more classes!!! One of the best things I discovered to myself.

[@manojnair829]

The 10 day course is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Go ahead and indulging yourself. The best part of it all is that it is free!!

[@darkhorse640]

she is such a calm woman..so soothing to listen.

[@carmelyadid9699]

עשיתי את הקורס בדגניה ב׳ לפני חודשיים והיה משנה חיים! לא דומה לשום דבר אחר שעשיתי ולאף סוג מדיטציה שניסיתי בעבר. ממליצה בחום לכל אדם בעולם הזה לעשות את הקורס של ה10 ימים. פגשתי את אילונה כשהתנדבתי שם חודש אחרי הקורס והיא אישה מקסימה עם אנרגיה מאוד מיוחדת.

[@brenoharantes]

I took the 10 day course recently in SP, Brazil. It changed my life. I hope you can do it and change yours, too. May all beings be liberated. May all beings be happy.

[@meera1860]

Thank you so much for doing such a noble job by making these films of prison.....may this technique of Vipassana make all beings happy....may all beings be happy.....

[@mandyevans1341]

Yes Vipassana has transformed and enriched my life, I been practising about 25 years and now about to serve first course an AT, thanks to the Dhamma and all those old students who helped bring it to the west

[@dawn16715]

Vipassana is something that has changed me and moved me in a way nothing has ever done..something everyone should try.. SN Goenka Ji.. Principal teacher teaches the technique in such a simple way that makes everyone to understand it easily..

[@nanthakand.1588]

Having the great opportunity ,I did vipassana meditation 10 days with Gokenka course in Thailand, my life has been totolly changed to meet the real happiness well-being clam that never been in my life.

[@loverse4u688]

We did the Vipassana and our live changed completly after this experience. Thanks to the Monks who are sharing this knowledge ❤

[@adamdrewery849]

Worked wonders for me. So much more aware of myself and feelings after 3 years plus of meditating.

[@Anadyomene01]

I am so happy that you were so brave to find the way to share your experience!

[@RyanScarbrough]

Like most people here, highly recommend the course. Best advice I could give is to stick with it, even after the course is over.

[@DineshRamkrishna]

Thanks so much for making this Film and spreading awareness and also for sharing your own experience - its a beautiful message.. Let all beings be liberated.. Sab ka mangal ho - Sak ka mangal ho - Sab ka mangal ho - Be happy Be Happy

[@matthewmitchell4516]

Just completed a 10 day course...so challenging on so many levels but extremely rewarding on the other side. The benefits have been so immediate and clear! I’m committed to continuing this practice as I know it will continue to strengthen my equanimity in the ups and downs of life.

[@hadsha]

Bhavatu sabba mangalam !!!

[@ivonnemamaniticona69]

Que todos los seres sean felices

[@viratkohli-ct4ky]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu साधू साधू साधू

[@Flynnworx007]

Sahdu

[@anjudangol7035]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@MonkwithQuotes]

Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu

[@pamelas.8249]

Just back from my first Vipassana course, send you love for your speech! ❤

[@dunner079]

It cured my and my father's depression

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this metitation. Sounds exactly like somethI could use in my life. Out of all days me watching KZbin, I came across this today, when I was doing a lot of thinking about how to move forward with my life! No pressure Vipssana 😊 Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@jonascout13]

Vipassana saved my life!!!!

[@mashaelal-uqmany4624]

Wow glad to here that it changed your life .. I wanna ask u I will do the vipassana experience at home I’m I allowed to go to nature with no talking to anyone ? Or should I stay home all day ?

[@dorimedoggo7025]

thanks for spreading vipassana meditation here! The most valuable wishdom from Budha to human being!

[@urvibhatia6563]

I attended vipassana and can relate to you ! It's great experience and it change you for good.

[@shyamlalani6380]

For years I questioned why being silent was so frowned upon in American society. I read lots about European and Asian societies that believe in not speaking if there is no necessity; not smiling at others to promote fake emotion or delight; not engaging in fake social interaction; etc. Aside from the social aspect of silence, the spiritual aspect is deep. Being enough for yourself, regarding yourself as the only companion that you are forced to live with all of your life etc. etc. I realized that becoming peaceful with myself and my thoughts and my opinions was the only way I would have a chance at living this life happily. I was finally guided by the universe towards Vipassana meditation and it all makes sense now! I am so happy to incorporate this form of meditation into my daily practice now in hopes of gaining more insight on the power of being silent.

[@MarisolLegonPerez]

This is a wonderful technique, we should all be trained in it from childhood, the world would be a place of peace. Esta es una tecnica maravillosa, todos deberíamos ser entrenados en ella desde nuestra niñez, el mundo sería un lugar de paz

[@ganeshkuduva]

I attended this Vipassana meditation course recently. And I have started practicing on a daily basis at home. and if I were to describe what is this meditation technique, this is how it would be. How the mind-body connection works through body sensations and how our body sensations can be used to connect to the craving/aversion pattern of our mind (and use it to purify our mind eventually) and reach an equanimity state in our living. Enlightenment and liberation both will follow in the long term (in this life, or in more lives), but then, with continued practice, one can progress for sure.

[@travelandtash]

Incredible. I've been struggling with meditation for a long time, but I finally just understood why it works and how. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@vikaskhanna8559]

I will be going for my 3rd session next month in less than an year, purification the mind is a priceless process. It has actually changed my life. I still get angry but the anger subsides within a few mins, becoming more aware, respecting silence and at the same time enjoying the music, learning how to remain in balance. My journey is currently at experiencial wisdom stage. Be Happy Be Peaceful Be Blessed

[@pramilablone9331]

Vipassana really changed my life❤️. Gratitude 🙏🙏🙏

[@orangejjay]

LOVE Doing Time, Doing Vipassana. Thank you for the documentary. It's been a long time since I saw something I completed and felt motivated to do good. Thanks again.

[@richrowleynz]

Its the most difficult but most rewarding thing I have ever done.

[@amoolyanarayan2148]

Exactly how I feel about it too.

[@tarot4948]

I have practiced Vipassana since i was 7 with the Master Forest monk. Every time my life occurs an obstacle i feel less painful. My Master Forest monk is Master Pramote in Wat Suan Santidham, Sri Racha, Chonburi, Thailand 🙏

[@jsingh1614]

If you are a serious mediator please attend one ten day course to learn the basic technique and you will realize that this is the meditation you need to follow all your life. "All" other techniques at some point come and merge into this one as rivers merge into ocean, so if you have access to ocean why settle for river. Invest just ten days of your life for a life long freedom.

[@kenshinsan12]

Beautiful comment.. I've been wandering through different traditions and meditations techniques for a long time (especially in zen, which for me seems very confusing). I'm only 20 but in the country i live there's no temple or retreat which i can attend. Guess i'll start gathering some money to travel since this is a life changing experience. Thank you for the inspiring comment, and thanks uploader for the beautiful video!

[@rajwarnakulasuriya5935]

Hope you found a place to learn meditation, there are so many people claiming they understand and giving lessons on meditation but unfortunately only a handful of people ( monks) who have dedicated their life's who has attained vipassana meditative state you will find in the world, in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma. if you are seriously looking to practice then you would have to learn it from a monk who practice Therawada meditative practices, in fact meditation practice you can not do without a proper teacher, and it is one to one and you have different stages /attainments before attaining the state of vippassana,

[@kenshinsan12]

Yeah, you are right about practicing under a Theravada monk. I didn't find any place yet, but there are ten days courses like 2 times a year in my country. I can't go yet because my life became unnecessarily more difficult since I joined university and now I need to finish it. I am currently just meditating one hour a day using the instructions of Yuttadhammo, a Theravada monk from KZbin. I know it's not proper meditation but at least it helps me see impermanence a bit in my thoughts and I'm not as delusional as before(I think ?).

[@rajwarnakulasuriya5935]

Keep in touch, let me know when you are ready, one thing I will tell you, if it is just part time few hours a day, just to have peaceful time or calm your mind after work, then I suppose 10 day retreats twice a year is fine, however if you are looking for permanent happiness, then it would have to be full time meditation...

[@MrMerleyplayer]

It is because Vipassana is practical and not religious, because it is based in what is real, and because it connects with the universe as it really is, ever changing, that it is so powerful. It has changed my life.

[@raobayarea]

Thanks Eilona for this wonderfull talk.. even though i knew about vipassana, i never really understood until i saw this video. attended 10 day course and enjoying the benefits.. thanks again

[@frankschest8584]

Attended 10day vipasana course in jakarta 2yrs ago. Now going back to it after trying other spiritual practices and mediations. Our real self is hidden by years of programming, culture etc can be re emerged by vipasana. And shine. Thank you🙏

[@TitiJo]

Who’s watching this 2024? 👀☺️✨

[@Abhijeet607]

Me 😊

[@dsk_graphy343]

✋

[@cherieleeishere]

Yes 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@englishbharath6136]

Just now me..

[@juneingram1130]

Me

[@lldanj]

Great presentation Eilona! Metta from Dhamma Visuddhi.

[@kambotrick3y]

Greatly appreciated for what you did. It really inspiring and powerful film. My family members took 10 day courses and find it very beneficial. It's a life changing technique. Most of all, it's universal and not a religion..

[@kaykaur8318]

Thank you the speaker 🙏 to whom I can really relate to when she said her own said did not take her seriously. I have also had this experience, where you have seen the light and want to desperately share this profound experience but your own family are the last people who would listen and take you seriously. It is no wonder that Buddha, Jesus, Guru Nanak etc etc left home to preach to others. People are so absorbed in the illusion like a lost lost sheep.

[@govindparganiha6138]

Thanks for this TED video Eliona Ma'm , new generation needs this technique very much. We should spread this technique for good of many. dear friends please share this video. may all beings be happy, be peaceful, be happy metta :):):):)

[@lwj11lwj22]

it was a bless knowing and joining this program.

[@RajuGogul]

2012 I did. I am still doing. Thank you for uploading this presentation. Now easy for me to enroll my near and dear to inject little more conviction for Vipassana - a way of life - for whom search of ultimate happiness is the final goal.