Poem- Vipassana

This is a Buddhist poem Christopher wrote that teaches the heart of vipassana meditation. It is written as both instructions and is also a short meditation in itself. Sit back, relax, and listen to Buddhist truths spoken in verse.

Transcript

A poem by Christopher Manning Vipassana Sit in stillness, Breathe with gentle ease In silence let your mind find quiet peace Turn inward now, Observe what feelings rise With mindfulness unveil their true disguise Sensations come, Both pleasant and of pain Feel each arise and pass like drops of rain No clinging to the joy, No fear of strife Just witness each as part of flowing life The transient nature of your body-mind With equanimity let feelings go In this deep practice truth and wisdom grow