S. N. Goenka books in order
Burmese teacher of vipassanā meditation
- Lived
- 1924–2013
- Country
- India
- Books
- 5
S. N. Goenka published 5 books, beginning with The Discourse Summaries (1995). The best-known is For the Benefit of Many (2002).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with S. N. Goenka
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For the Benefit of Many
S. N. Goenka's most-read book.
Other books in order
The Discourse Summaries (1995)
The Art of Living (1999)
For the Benefit of Many (2002)
Meditation Now (2002)
The Gem Set in Gold (2006)
About S. N. Goenka
Satya Narayana Goenka was an Indian teacher of vipassanā meditation. Born in Burma to an Indian family, he learnt Vipassana from Sayagyi U Ba Khin, retired from business in 1962 during business nationalization by military government in Burma, and moved to India in 1969 to start teaching Vipassana meditation. His teachings stay away from rites and rituals and emphasize that Buddha's path to liberation was non-sectarian, universal, and scientific in character, leading to Vipassana meditation appealing to people of all religions as well as no religion, from all parts of the world. He became an influential teacher and played an important role in establishing non-commercial Vipassana meditation centers globally where Vipassana Meditation is taught as a 10 Day residential program with no charges for food, stay as well as for teaching meditation, with centers funded by willful donations from past meditators. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012, an award given for distinguished service of high order.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
S. N. Goenka FAQ
- How many books has S. N. Goenka written?
- S. N. Goenka published 5 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read S. N. Goenka's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with For the Benefit of Many.
- What is S. N. Goenka's last book?
- The Gem Set in Gold (2006).
- What is S. N. Goenka's most famous book?
- For the Benefit of Many (2002) is S. N. Goenka's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.