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About vipassana.cool
An unofficial companion guide to dhamma.org, created by a dedicated Vipassana practitioner.
Matthew Diakonov
I'm a Vipassana practitioner with 60 days of courses completed in the tradition of S.N. Goenka. I created vipassana.cool as an unofficial companion guide to dhamma.org — the kind of resource I wished existed when I was preparing for my first course.
Why I Built This
The official dhamma.org website is comprehensive but can feel overwhelming for newcomers. I wanted to create a clear, experience-based guide that answers the practical questions people actually have — what to expect, how to prepare, and what the experience is really like.
Outside of Vipassana, I work in tech. You can learn more about my professional work at m13v.com.
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Disclaimer
This is a personal project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Vipassana Research Institute or dhamma.org. All content reflects my personal experience and understanding of the technique. For official information, please visit dhamma.org.