“When I observe myself and find that I am generating anger, ill will, or animosity, I realize that I am the first victim of the hatred or animosity I am generating within myself. Only afterwards do I start harming others. And if I am free from these negativities, nature or God Almighty starts rewarding me: I feel so peaceful.” IfsFeelsFirstsRealizingHatredVictimIllPeacefulNegativityAlmightyAnimosityIll WillHarming Others Author:S. N. Goenka
“If there is no peace in the minds of individuals, how can there be peace in the world? Make peace in your own mind first.” IfsWorldMindFirstsIndividualMaking Peace Author:S. N. Goenka
“We cannot live in the past; it is gone. Nor can we live in the future; it is forever beyond our grasp. We can live only in the present. If we are unaware of our present actions, we are condemned to repeating the mistakes of the past and can never succeed in attaining our dreams for the future.” IfsDreamActionPastMistakeGoneForeverSucceedOur DreamsVipassana Author:S. N. Goenka
“If we can develop the ability to be aware of the present moment, we can use the past as a guide for ordering our actions in the future, so that we may attain our goal.” IfsMayMomentsUseActionPastGoalAbilityGuidesPresent MomentOur ActionsVipassana Author:S. N. Goenka