Mindfulness in Plain English, Updated and Expanded Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Bhante H. Gunaratana
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Category: Book
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Edition: 2nd
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 0861713214
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.34435
EAN: 9780861713219
Publication Date: September 25, 2002
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If you'd like to read about meditation and then go back to your regular life, don't get this book. Henepola Gunaratana, a monk from Sri Lanka and venerated teacher of Buddhism, warns us that vipassana meditation is "meant to revolutionize the whole of your life experience." In one of the best nuts-and-bolts meditation manuals, he lays out the fundamentals of basic Buddhist meditation, the how, what, where, when, and why, including common problems and how to deal with them. His 52 years as a Buddhist monk make Mindfulness in Plain English an authority on a living tradition, and his years of teaching in America and elsewhere give it the clarity and straightforwardness that has made it so popular. If you'd like to learn the practice of meditation, you can't do better. --Brian Bruya
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With his distinctive clarity and wit, "Bhante G" takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. We already have the foundation we need to live a more productive and peaceful life Bhante simply points to each tool of meditation, tells us what it does, and how to make it work. This expanded edition includes the complete text of its bestselling predecessor, as well as a new chapter on the cultivation of loving kindness, an especially important subject in today's world.
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Worthy book December 27, 2008
Konstantin Maleev (Odessa, Ukraine)
To start with I should say that this book does not just teach mediatation skills but also explaines a powerful phylosophy (which came to be particularly important to me) at the background of the practice. The phylosophy which is self- and human- centered and at the same time promotes selflessness, kind and humane but undogmatic, inquisitive and lucid. It answers much more questions than all the fancy western theories.
What It Says It Is December 23, 2008
Jess Roberts
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is EXACTLY what the title says it is. A very clear explaination of meditation that is easy to understand.
The suggesstions on how to endeavor to stay focused and work around distractions that can interfere with meditation make this worthwhile in and of itself.
A must add addition for any person who is interested even if you have other books on the subject.
 MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH December 22, 2008
I. Hopkins (Colorado)
This book is elegant in its simplicity & a wonderful learning tool for the novice. If one has an on-going practice, it will serve as great reinforcement.
Excellent introduction to mindfulness meditation December 20, 2008
Another Opinion (Santa Monica, CA USA)
A clear, concise explanation of mindfulness meditation. It is perfect for the beginner, but also a wonderful read for experienced meditators, like a reboot for those who are a bit too comfortable or set in their ways. I highly recommend it.
Nice place to start November 27, 2008
A Customer (North Truro Ma USA)
I love Bhante G.'s clear, lucid writing. This book helped me to establish meditation as a daily feature in my life and I will always be grateful for that. First 3 times through I would have given it 5 stars, but as my practice deepened I found myself flipping through pages looking for answers to questions I did not have at the outset. I also was left with a feeling that my meditation was getting "dry"--the emphasis on Vipassana before proper development of concentration was not the right mix for me. If you are a beginner, this might not make sense. In that case, buy this book and start your practice! If or when you feel the need for more, Thanissaro Bhikku's writings are a tremendous help. His work, as well as that of many other wonderful teachers, can be found at [...]. This free website has thousands of pages of useful information, and is highly recommended to all on the path. If you came to this review because you are thinking of learning meditation--I promise you the effort is more than worth it, and it does not have to involve a lot of physical pain. Make a commitment by purchasing a buckwheat sitting cushion, put it in a prominent place where you can not avoid seeing it. This will add to to your motivation, and make the actual sitting session much more enjoyable. Then go explore your mind!
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