This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the practice of Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka. It explores the nature of suffering, its root causes, and the way to overcome it through self-observation and the development of equanimity. The text highlights the importance of understanding the impermanence of all things and the illusory nature of the ego. It details the three stages of training – sīla (morality), samādhi (concentration), and paññā (wisdom) – which are essential for achieving liberation from suffering. Goenka emphasizes the significance of observing physical sensations, vedanā, as a key to understanding the true nature of oneself and the path to liberation. The text concludes with a discussion of the ultimate goal of Vipassana, which is to experience the nibbāna, the state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering, and to live a life guided by compassion, wisdom, and equanimity.