Book description
“A masterpiece.”
—Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness in Plain English was first published in 1994, is one of the bestselling — and most influential — books in the field of mindfulness. It’s easy to see why.
Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities,…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Mindfulness in Plain English as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In this straightforward meditation manual, Bhante G. (as he is affectionately called) sets forth the hows and whys of mindfulness meditation. When I first learned to meditate, I found this simple but profound book the most accessible of the many books available. My husband and I were so impressed with Bhante’s wisdom that we brought him to Columbus, Ohio to teach a weekend retreat for our local mindfulness group. He was warm, caring, and funny. His personality comes across in this small, but mighty book.
From Nita's list on why meditation is worth your time and effort.
Too many books purporting to explain basic Buddhist teachings to the uninitiated quickly bog down in jargon and philosophy, but Bhante Gunaratana, a Sri Lankan monk living and teaching in West Virginia, offers clear, practical, but authentic interpretations that are fully accessible and inspirational. Mindfulness in Plain English is a classic modern text, essential for anyone wanting to understand the simple truth of mindfulness practice.
From Dinty's list on introducing Buddhism to western readers.
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