Mindfulness in Plain English

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Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
ISBN
9780861719068
Book Title
Mindfulness in Plain English : 20th Anniversary Edition
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Item Length
9 in
Edition
20
Publication Year
2011
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Bhante Gunaratana
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Philosophy, Self-Help
Topic
Mindfulness & Meditation, Meditations, Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Buddhist
Item Weight
11.5 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
224 Pages
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Publisher
Wisdom Publications
ISBN-10
0861719069
ISBN-13
9780861719068
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102808461

Product Key Features

Edition
20
Book Title
Mindfulness in Plain English : 20th Anniversary Edition
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Mindfulness & Meditation, Meditations, Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Buddhist
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Philosophy, Self-Help
Author
Bhante Gunaratana
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
11.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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LCCN
2011-025555
Reviews
"A masterpiece."—Jon Kabat-Zinn A classic—one of the very best English sources for authoritative explanations of mindfulness." —Daniel Goleman Of great value to newcomers... especially people without access to a teacher."—Larry Rosenberg, author of Breath by Breath This book is the bible of mindfulness."—Barry Boyce, editor of Mindful magazine and The Mindfulness Revolution Bhante writes with great clarity and has a good sense of humor with respect to the ups and downs of practice." —Ken McLeod, author of Wake Up to Your Life "Wonderfully clear and straightforward." —Joseph Goldstein, author of A Heart Full of Peace "Pithy and practical." — Shambhala Sun Jargon-free."— USA Today "Among the very best."— Tricycle "A classic."— Inquiring Mind "All that its title promises and more...a jewel of a manual."—Bhavana Society "Profound...a classic interpretation of Vipassana meditation practice."— The Middle Way "This book is simply written and clearly brings the essentials of this Buddhist practice to the West."— The Beacon, "A masterpiece."—Jon Kabat-Zinn A classic—one of the very best English sources for authoritative explanations of mindfulness." —Daniel Goleman Of great value to newcomers... especially people without access to a teacher." —Larry Rosenberg, author of Breath by Breath This book is the bible of mindfulness." —Barry Boyce, editor of Mindful magazine and The Mindfulness Revolution Bhante writes with great clarity and has a good sense of humor with respect to the ups and downs of practice." —Ken McLeod, author of Wake Up to Your Life "Wonderfully clear and straightforward." –Joseph Goldstein, author of A Heart Full of Peace "Pithy and practical." –Shambhala Sun Jargon-free." –USA Today
Edition Description
Anniversary
Synopsis
"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, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. The book showcases Bhante's trademark clarity and wit as he explores the tool of meditation, what it does, and how to make it work. This book is: A best-selling introduction to mindfulness Full of practical advice on developing a meditation practice Written in approachable, clear language Containing chapters on loving-kindness and concentration The reader can gain deeper understanding, inner peace, and clarity through meditation practice with the thoughtful guidance of this classic book. Written for those without any meditation background, but also an essential handbook for established students, Mindfulness in Plain English is a must-have for anyone exploring the benefits of Buddhist meditation. This expanded edition includes the complete text of its predecessor along with a new chapter on cultivating loving kindness, an especially important topic in today's world. For anyone who is new to meditation, this is a great resource for learning how to live a more productive and peaceful life. "The 'you' that goes in one side of the meditation experience is not the same 'you' that comes out the other side." --Bhante Gunaratana in Mindfulness in Plain English, The bestselling, classic guide to insight meditation! is a book that people give to everyone they know—a book that people talk about, write about, think about, and return to repeatedly. 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 lovingkindness, an especially important subject in today's fractious world.
LC Classification Number
BQ5630.V5G86 2011

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  • by vbri6112
    Mar 09, 2021

    This paperback book title says it all - "Mindfullness in Plain English".

    This book gives the benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. The author states that we already have the foundation we need to live a more productive and peaceful life—Bhante simply points to each tool of meditation and tells us what it does, and how to make it work. It's an especially important subject in today's fractious world.

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    Feb 08, 2021

    Mindfullness in Plain English

    This is an informative straightforward book ~ great content and easy to read.

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    Oct 26, 2017

    Perfect condition.

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