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Mindfulness in Plain English

By: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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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.

©2011 Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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It’s a very inspiring book, also an eye opener, it brings a smile on my face that I’m going the right way

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Life is now complete

You will get it when u read it. Great book you really have to read.

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An insightful listen

This is one book that I found to be informative without the bore. I recommend it.

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  • 26-07-2019

Eye-opening perspectives on mindfulness

This is a great manual on mindfulness. Gunaratana's explanations are clear and insightful. I've read heaps of books about mindfulness but I still learned new things and new perspectives from his descriptions. The ending of the main part of the book is a beautiful and very moving piece of writing, some of the finest I've ever read.

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Namaste

Very good book, great narrator. 6th time reading book. fantastic, much gratitude. Highly recommend this book

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Excellent Introduction

This is an exceptional introduction into mindfulness and meditation. The author provides a realistic understanding of our modern day challenges. He provides practical applications for the meditation methods and challenges to meditation that those of us not living in a monastery can utilize in our journey of self awareness and inner peace.

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I would give this 6.5 stars if i could.

Unlike most of these kinds of books, it's a book that anybody (clueless people) can comprehend immediately.

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Very helpful for beginners.

As a beginner I found it very helpful and have listened to it twice as you pick up more the more you listen. Make you realise what a hectic life we all live and we need to really commit to more self care like this.

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You can’t go wrong with this

Foundational advice on meditation. I’ve read the hard copy and listened to it as well. I disagree with some of the recommended approaches of course, but a few thousand years of experience seems worth paying attention to. I have benefited too much over my years of meditation practice and understand that what works for me will differ for others. It’s a journey of a lifetime.

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Best book on meditation

By far the best book on meditation. It’s jam pack full of practical advice. It’s written beautifully and very easy to understand. All that’s left after reading it is put everything in practice. Reading this book several times it only adds to the experience. I’m planning to read it a few times.

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