“Mindfulness in Plain English” by Bhante Mahathera Henepola Gunaratana, a Buddhist monk with decades of meditation experience, is a practical introduction to Vipassana meditation (also known as insight or mindfulness meditation).
The author guides readers step by step through understandable explanations into the practice of meditation. He explains the correct physical and mental posture, preparation for meditation, and specific, detailed techniques for implementing it.
He dispels prejudices, answers frequently asked questions about meditation, and thoroughly addresses potential distractions that beginners, in particular, may face, offering practical advice on how to overcome them.
The book is written in clear, simple, inspiring language, free from religious beliefs, and also explains the background of mindfulness in understandable terms.
I recommend it to beginners (best in combination with a meditation app like Headspace) as well as to advanced practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge of mindfulness and might need one or two tips on how to deal with recurring distractions.
🎧 Suitable as an audiobook? Yes.
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