To see things as THEY are, not as WE are
I consider myself fortunate to have come into contact with the technique that the Buddha himself taught—a practice that has profoundly shaped my journey. Twenty-five centuries ago, Siddhartha Gautama set out on a quest to understand the root of human suffering, eventually achieving enlightenment and dedicating his life to sharing this path of liberation with others. His teachings, especially the meditation technique known as Vipassana, have become an essential part of my life, guiding me to observe reality as it truly is and helping me cultivate a deeper sense of awareness and tranquility amid life's struggles. Unlike many spiritual leaders, the Buddha did not claim to be divine. He insisted on being seen as an ordinary human being who discovered a way to be free from suffering. His teachings were initially transmitted orally and, much later, compiled into a text called the ‘Dhammapada’, meaning- at the feet of Dharma—a reference to the Universal Law of Life. The Buddha taught th