[dosugxxx]

Hi Bucky

i browsed thru the article, which seemed to focus on the term 'vipassana'

'vipassana' is insight or direct seeing into the three characteristics

where as the principle practise in the Mahasi technique is mental noting, probably close to what the buddha called yonisomanasikara or reasoned reflection

my opinion is this is a preliminary practise, which develops 'self-awareness' and can help a practitioner achieve harmony (rather than conflict) with their mind

but any genuine vipassana will have letting go as its fruit and any letting go will have samatha & samadhi as its fruit

so I doubt there can be such thing as dry vipassana or only vipassana

imo, we must be careful to not adulterate terms like 'vipassana' and 'mindfulness'

regards