Vipassana Meditation Course For Business Executives

Mr. Goenka, who for most of his life worked as a prominent international businessman based in Myanmar and India, was a keynote speaker on the subject of Spirituality In Business at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January, 2000, addressed the World Peace Summit held at the United Nations in August, 2000 and was the keynote speaker at the Spirit in Business Conference ("SiB") held in New York City in April 2002.

In April, 2002, Mr. Goenka conducted in the United States the first 10 day course in Vipassana Meditation especially for business executives and government officials. Subsequent courses are being held exclusively for business executives and government officials at various locations around the world, including Texas; Illinois; Belgium; Australia/New Zealand; and India. Full Text


Quotes from Past Executive Course Participants

“Vipassana leads to clearer thinking and clear thinking is good for business.”
- L. Freese, Vice President, Freese & Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, TX

“After the course, I am more tolerant, empathetic towards others.”
- B. Houlihan, Partner, Stoll, Keenon & Park, Lexington, KY

“I have become more efficient than ever”
- D. Lai, President, Sun Chemical Supply Co. Ltd., Taiwan

“The course has profoundly changed my life.”
- M. Schaffer, President & CEO, Global Tactics, Spokane, WA

“After the course, I have better ability to cope with stress, better concentration, and
higher energy level.”
- Previous Executive Course participant

“I have grown in equanimity”
- P. Gysi, Marketing Director, Switzerland

“Am calmer, less reactive, less irritable, more focused!”
- C. Moe, Principal, A&M Business Interior Services, St Croix, MN

“More relaxed, do not get angry, good listener, and performance is excellent along with
productivity.”
- S. Soni, Medical Director, Northern Cancer Center, Dixon, IL

“Most valuable thing that I learnt was that there is an ancient, simple way to achieve
happiness and serenity that really works.”
- C. McGuire, Consultant, New York, NY

“Less stress: not attached to the actions of others, so I don’t create conflict by responding
negatively.”
- S. Clute, Attorney, Richmond, VA

“Continued improvement! Calmer in the face of client anxiety and market conditions.”
- N. Stevens, Vice President, Sales, Reber/Russell Company, Boulder, CO

“The most important thing that I took away from the course was surrendering to the
process and letting it unfold – contrary to my business training (attack mode).”
- N. Stevens, Vice President, Sales, Reber/Russell Company, Boulder, CO

“Vipassana is an art of living through continuous self improvement. It has helped me
immensely in adverse conditions being tolerant to others and taking action as opposed
to blind reaction.”
- R. Vaid, Partner, Pacesetter Capital