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Mindfulness in Plain English
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
With over a quarter of a million copies sold, Mindfulness in Plain English is one of the most influential books in the burgeoning field of mindfulness and a timeless classic introduction to meditation. This is a book that people listen to, love, and share - a book that people talk about, write about, reflect on, and return to over and over again.
Bhante Gunaratana is also the author of Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness, Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English, and his memoir, Journey to Mindfulness.
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- okeydokiboy
- 02-12-18
Best Book On Mindfulness
Suitable for beginner and experienced
Good voice
Easy to understand
Best book out there on mindfulness
One of favourite books 2018
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- papapownall
- 05-08-20
Don't hesitate to meditate
Author of this book Henepola Gunaratana is Theravada Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka. Mindfulness in Plain English was originally published in 1992 and has become a standard text for novice westerners wanting to learn about the subject of meditation.
This book points out to the reader / listener that meditation is more than relaxation and the underlying principle is to develop awareness and the objective is to live ones life based on morality, concentration and wisdom. It also gives some top tips on how to deal with distractions whilst attempting to meditate; apparently it is expected that your legs will go numb at some point and this will cause no lasting harm.
There is also and afterword covering the subject of love and friendliness which are qualities that we should all strive for in ourselves, our nearest and dearest and, our enemies. Plenty to think about here.
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- Dietrich
- 18-12-20
amazing
It was an amazing listen that I recommend to everyone getting started with meditation. It is also read very calmly.
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- SteveN
- 29-03-22
Plain and Simple
Bhante offers a plain and simple explanation on the art of Mindfulness and how to apply his teachings into everyday life.
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- Tzaneen
- 16-04-22
Good introduction to Mindfulness
I really enjoyed this book and after reading the previous reviews was pleasantly surprised to find that although many had negatively commented on the narrator's voice I found it very pleasant to listen to.
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- Simon H
- 02-11-17
Recipe For Mindfulness
Having read (and listened to) plenty of mindfulness books over the years I can say that for those who are looking for a clean and clear introduction to practical mindfulness and meditation, I haven't found a better book.
Every generation complains about how busy things are, but with the momentum of tech, the growth in choices and constant stimulation, we have never been less connected with others and what is going on in our own mind. This book helps us to step back (mentally) and be more aware of our thoughts.
It's not perfect. The chapter I found least useful was the 'What Meditation Isn't" part but the rest was pure gold and more than makes up for it. Don't expect that just reading it will solve your problems, this is just a how to...you have to do... for it to take effect. If you are not prepared to do, then it's probably worth selecting another book, maybe a thriller.
I've gifted the paperback version to friends and family because it was so helpful. I always worry that these types of books are religious, worthy or mystical, instead it was a practical and compassionate approach to managing our own minds and achieving a level of inner peace.
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- Shane ryan
- 21-10-21
Great introduction to Mindfulness, Verpasana
Easy listen and introductory to Verpasana meditation. All I need is to put it into practice thank you..
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- Mo
- 04-04-24
Great book
Great book for beginners and good refresher. If you are looking to get into meditation - listen to it!
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- Mr O Cogswell
- 16-11-17
Introduction
A pretty good intro to mindfulness and meditation, author knows what he is talking about
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- Brendan
- 29-11-20
Very Insightful
Beautifully explained. Seems like a dedicated amount of work, but with a priceless pay off.
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