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> [One learns the art of dying by learning the art of living: how to become master of the present moment.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/one-learns-the-art-of-dying-by-learning-the-art-of-living-how-to/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

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> [Vipassana is the art of living. Not the art of escaping.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/vipassana-is-the-art-of-living-not-the-art-of-escaping/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

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## Other authors on Art of living

- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b009/author-franklin-chang-diaz-35910.jpg) Allan Rufus 8 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art-of-living/allan-rufus/)
- [Matshona Dhliwayo 7 quotes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art-of-living/matshona-dhliwayo/)

## More by S. N. Goenka

> [In meditation you withdraw from others and focus your attention inside to gain purity of mind and wisdom energy. Then you must become extroverted…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/in-meditation-you-withdraw-from-others-and-focus-your-attention/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [For real happiness, for real lasting stable happiness, one has to make a journey deep within oneself and see that one gets rid of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/for-real-happiness-for-real-lasting-stable-happiness-one-has-to-make/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [One has to live in the present. Whatever is past is gone beyond recall; whatever is future remains beyond one's reach, until it becomes…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/one-has-to-live-in-the-present-whatever-is-past-is-gone-beyond-recall/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [Observe the reality as it is. As it is, not as you wish it to be. Perhaps your breath is deep. Perhaps your breath…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/observe-the-reality-as-it-is-as-it-is-not-as-you-wish-it-to-be/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [Peace and negativity cannot coexist just as light and darkness cannot coexist.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/peace-and-negativity-cannot-coexist-just-as-light-and-darkness-cannot/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [Discover real peace and harmony within yourself, and naturally this will overflow to benefit others.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/discover-real-peace-and-harmony-within-yourself-and-naturally-this/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [Work diligently. Diligently. Work patiently and persistently. Patiently and persistently. And you're bound to be successful. Bound to be successful.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/work-diligently-diligently-work-patiently-and-persistently-patiently/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [When I observe myself and find that I am generating anger, ill will, or animosity, I realize that I am the first victim of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/when-i-observe-myself-and-find-that-i-am-generating-anger-ill-will-or/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [The Buddha never taught a sectarian religion; he taught Dhamma - the way to liberation - which is universal.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/the-buddha-never-taught-a-sectarian-religion-he-taught-dhamma-the-way/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [We cannot live in the past; it is gone. Nor can we live in the future; it is forever beyond our grasp. We can…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/we-cannot-live-in-the-past-it-is-gone-nor-can-we-live-in-the-future/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [The only conversion involved in Vipassana is from misery to happiness, from bondage to liberation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/the-only-conversion-involved-in-vipassana-is-from-misery-to-happiness/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [I am against conversion (to Buddhism). In my speech at UN, the first thing I said was that I am for conversion, but not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/i-am-against-conversion-to-buddhism-in-my-speech-at-un-the-first/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [Real wisdom is recognizing and accepting that every experience is impermanent. With this insight you will not be overwhelmed by ups and downs. And…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/real-wisdom-is-recognizing-and-accepting-that-every-experience-is/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [The mind spends most of the time lost in fantasies and illusions, reliving pleasant or unpleasant experiences and anticipating the future with eagerness or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/the-mind-spends-most-of-the-time-lost-in-fantasies-and-illusions/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

> [One learns the art of dying by learning the art of living: how to become master of the present moment.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/s-n-goenka/one-learns-the-art-of-dying-by-learning-the-art-of-living-how-to/)

[S. N. Goenka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/s-n-goenka/)

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