Mr. S. N. Goenka was a multi-faceted personality. Hailing from a staunch Hindu business family, he was a successful entrepreneur in his early years. At the age of 31, he was drawn to Vipassana and became an ardent practitioner. This book describes his journey from being a businessman to becoming the Principal Teacher of Vipassana meditation.

Written by Mr. Balkrishna Goenka, an elder brother of Mr. S. N. Goenka, this book provides glimpses of his life with commitment towards the social reforms and his inspirational journey on the path of Vipassana meditation. This book also provides a rare insight into the incidents of his early years. Mr. Balkrishna Goenka was not just his elder brother but also a fellow Vipassana meditator, actively assisting Mr. S. N. Goenka in his noble cause. Along with Mr. S. N. Goenka’s personal journey, this book also covers the spread of Vipassana in India and abroad.

This book is ideal for Vipassana meditator as well as non-meditators.