The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness In Plain English

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614290421

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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern. The Satipatthana Sutta has become the basis of all mindfulness meditation, and Bhante unveils it to the reader in his trademark "plain English" style. Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves—is recommended for all practitioners. Newcomers will find The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English lays a strong groundwork for mindfulness practice and gives them all they need to get started right away, and old hands will find rich subtleties and insights to help consolidate and clarify what they may have begun to see for themselves. People at every state of the spiritual path will benefit from reading this book.

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Wisdom Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1614290385

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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern. The Satipatthana Sutta has become the basis of all mindfulness meditation, and Bhante unveils it to the reader in his trademark "plain English" style. Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves—is recommended for all practitioners. Newcomers will find The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English lays a strong groundwork for mindfulness practice and gives them all they need to get started right away, and old hands will find rich subtleties and insights to help consolidate and clarify what they may have begun to see for themselves. People at every state of the spiritual path will benefit from reading this book.

Author : Gunaratana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780861715299

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Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English by Gunaratana Pdf

Gunaratana offers basic instruction on the meaning of insight meditation through concepts that can be applied to any tradition. His focus here is on the Jhanas, those meditative states of profound stillness in which the mind becomes fully immersed in the chosen object of attention.

Author : Gunaratana
Publisher : Wisdom Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1614294798

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The Mindfulness in Plain English Collection by Gunaratana Pdf

An anniversary collection, presented in a beautiful collector’s edition, of three of Bhante Gunaratana’s bestselling classics: Mindfulness in Plain English, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English, and Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English. The Mindfulness in Plain English Collection offers the rich, full context for tapping into the true power of mindfulness, all with the signature warmth of Bhante Gunaratana. It is a beautiful and comprehensive resource for anyone who is ready to take their mindfulness practice to the next level. Readers will learn about: Structuring your meditation Dealing with distractions Mindfulness versus concentration Mindfulness in everyday life Practicing mindfulness of mind, emotions, and body Going beyond mindfulness to discover the jhanas: deeply calm, joyous, and powerful states of concentration meditation that can lead to a life of insight and unshakeable peace And much more. In a voice both masterful and relaxed, these teachings reveal what it is to befriend the mind, taking the reader all the way from basic mindfulness meditation to profound states of freedom. The Collection brings together in a beautiful silver-embossed binding three bestselling books by Bhante Gunaratana: Mindfulness in Plain English, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English, and Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English.

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614292647

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Loving-Kindness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English invites us to explore the joyful benefits of living with loving-kindness. With his signature clarity and warmth, Bhante Gunaratana shares with us how we can cultivate loving-kindness to live a life of joyful harmony with others. Through personal anecdotes, step-by-step meditations, conversational renderings of the Buddha’s words in the suttas, and transformative insights into how we live in and relate to the world, we learn that peace here and now is possible—within ourselves and in all our relationships. Bhante G speaks directly to how we can cultivate loving-kindness to find emotional clarity, overcome anger, and become more peaceful—both on and off the meditation cushion.

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780861719204

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Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

In the same engaging style that has endeared him to readers of Mindfulness In Plain English, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into each step of the Buddha's most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering: the noble eightfold path. With generous and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, to find right livelihood, and to cultivate loving-friendliness in relationships with parents, children, and partners, as well as tools to overcome all the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who's only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help you bring the heart of the Buddha's teachings into every aspect of your life. A Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards finalist (Spirituality/Inspirational).

Author : John Daishin Buksbazen
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781458784179

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Zen Meditation in Plain English by John Daishin Buksbazen Pdf

An excellent, practical introduction to Zen meditation. Written in a warm and easily accessible style, the book appeals to anyone with an interest in meditation, Zen, or, as is often the case today, a combination of the two. The book emphasizes the importance of receiving good instruction and of finding groups to practice with, yet it lays out the necessary steps to practice Zen meditation on your own. The book includes easily followed exercises to help the reader along. For anyone looking to uncover a clear and insightful path into the philosophy and practice of Zen meditation, this book represents the culmination of that search

Author : U Silananda
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780861718566

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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness by U Silananda Pdf

An absolute essential of Buddhist thought and practice. In addition to practitioners of Insight meditation, those who engage in other meditation forms such as dzogchen, mahamudra, and zazen will find that The Four Foundation of Mindfulness provides new means of understanding how to approach and deepen their own practices. The entire Great Discourse is included here, coupled with a beautifully clear commentary from the great scholar-yogi, Venerable U Silananda.

Author : Bhikkhu Nanamoli
Publisher : Buddhist Publication Society
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789552401671

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Mindfulness of Breathing by Bhikkhu Nanamoli Pdf

This book brings together the most important suttas from the Pali Canon and extracts from the commentaries dealing with anapanasati—the meditative practice of mindfulness of breathing Anapanasati or “mindfulness of breathing” was the method of meditation that the Buddha himself used to attain enlightenment, and during his long teaching career he often stressed its importance to his disciples. In the living Buddhist tradition mindfulness of breathing is regarded as the “root” meditation subject, the basis for all other approaches to meditation as well as a self-sufficient system that covers the entire range of practice for gaining calm and insight. The present book is an anthology of all the important source material from the Pali Canon and Commentaries on this core system of meditation. The book includes the famous Anapanasati Sutta, the Discourse on Mindfulness of Breathing (Majjhima Nikaya Sutta 118); the commentary on this sutta (including a substantial passage from the Visuddhimagga); an analytical treatise from the canonical Patisambhidamagga; and a selection of suttas from the Pali Canon. All this material has been rendered into lucid English by Bhikkhu Nyanamoli, one of the foremost translators of Pali Buddhist texts in our age.

Author : Gunaratana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1376855270

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MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH. by Gunaratana Pdf

Author : Nyanaponika Thera
Publisher : Buddhist Publication Society
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-12-01
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9789552401008

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The Heart of Buddhist Meditation by Nyanaponika Thera Pdf

In print for more than fifty years and translated into some ten languages, Nyanaponika Thera’s The Heart of Buddhist Meditation has attained the stature of a modern spiritual classic. Combining deep personal insight with the power of clear exposition, the author guides the reader into the essential principles making up the Buddha’s Way of Mindfulness. Besides offering a lucid account of the basic practices of insight meditation, the book contains a complete translation of the Great Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness, the Satipatthana Sutta, the Buddha’s own instructions on the practice. “A work of unique importance ... written with great depth, extraordinary knowledge, deep humanity... I do not know of any book which could be compared to this work as a guide to meditation.” Erich Fromm

Author : Matt Valentine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692328440

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The Little Book of Mindfulness by Matt Valentine Pdf

A Simple, Clear, and Straightforward Introduction to MindfulnessThe Little Book of Mindfulness takes the beautiful, nourishing, and healing practice of mindfulness and breaks it down into easily digestible pieces. From learning what mindfulness is with clear examples and explanations, why mindfulness is so powerful, how to practice mindfulness in a variety of ways many of which can be done right along side your everyday life, to developing mindfulness as a daily habit which nourishes your mind and body and leads you to true peace and happiness.Whether you're new to mindfulness or you've practiced before, The Little Book of Mindfulness has something to advance your practice and improve the quality of your life as a whole. This book is for anyone looking for a simple and clear introduction to mindfulness.

Author : Culadasa,Matthew Immergut, PhD
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781781808795

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The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa,Matthew Immergut, PhD Pdf

The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on meditation, providing a nuts-and-bolts stage-based system that helps all levels of meditators establish and deepen their practice. Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation.

Author : Anālayo
Publisher : Windhorse Publications
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Meditation
ISBN : 1899579540

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Satipaṭṭhāna by Anālayo Pdf

"This book helps to fill what has long been a glaring gap in the scholarship of early Buddhism, offering us a detailed textual study of the Satipatthāna Sutta, the foundational Buddhist discourse on meditation practice."--Back cover.

Author : Gil Fronsdal
Publisher : Insight Meditation Center
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780615162867

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The Issue at Hand by Gil Fronsdal Pdf

Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice. An inspiring and very accessible compilation of essays and edited talks on the Buddhist practice of mindfulness. As Gil Fronsdal states, "the search for the issue at hand is the search for what is closest at hand, for what is directly seen, heard, smelt, tasted, felt, and cognized in the present." Gil brings the practice of mindfulness not only to formal meditation but to all the varying aspects of every day life.