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According to Wikipedia, vipassana meditation is:
Vipassanā includes contemplating Buddhist teachings, including the Four Noble Truths, as well as more experiential forms such as deep body awareness. In the latter forms it is a simple technique which depends on direct experience and observation. It can be related to the three trainings taught by the Buddha as the basis of a spiritual path: adherence to a sīla (Sanskrit: śīla) (abstinence from killing, stealing, lying, sexual misconduct and intoxication), which is not an end in itself but a requirement for the second part, concentration of the mind (samādhi). With this concentrated mind, the third training, in the context of this technique (paññā, Sanskrit prajñā), is detached observation of the reality of the mind and body from moment to moment.
The actual instructions for Vipassana meditation are not often published in clear terms in public venues. This is simply to avoid confusion and prevent incorrect technique. The instructions are not esoteric or difficult but basically involve retraining the mind to avoid its innate conditioned response to most stimuli.
From the above statement, assuming it to be a true reflection of
it can be seen that this type of meditation cannot offer any real freedom or knowlege od spirit at all. It seems a lot to do with the mind, and following Buddhist beliefs.
By using advanced meditation techniques, you will realise that your real self is nothing to do with the mind, so it is irellevant what it is thinking about. Also, for example, sexual misconduct is a moral judgement, and all judgements are functions of mind, so that is nothing to do with your real identity either. Vipassana meditation may offer calming meditative techniques, but according to every single thing I have read about it, it does not offer you the opportunity to discover in this lifetime, for yourself, your true nature.
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