I recommend this booklet to all those seeking self-transformation. ��6Ž�;a�}�U skn,p��s�b. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Try again. ���\���տ�:����?�?Wb������J=F�6�O���-y e�DϞL�dRp)���j���,/2����Cþ����si˥�9��s�\�]�u��۱ٱ�X ���'T!yYȥzK�D?0�߻�9 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2015. Mindfulness for beginners is a simple guide-book that talks about being present and "in the moment" through easy techniques. It took me two reads to like this book, be very careful, as you read your ego will do the best it can to put you off. But self-discipline is different. Mindfulness in Plain English: A Step-by-Step guide for happiness and contentment Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Henepola Gunaratana. “Bhante G” (as he is fondly called by his students) has written a number of books, including the now-classic meditation manual Mindfulness In Plain English and its companion Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness. It is great to find a simple introduction to the subject of Mindfulness. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2014. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. She doesn’t give you some rocket science to deal with your emotions, rather just some small exercises of mindfulness, which in the beginning may look a bit off-track. One to definitely read if you are interested in the genesis of the meditation techniques which have gone mainstream. Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves—is recommended for all practitioners. Mindfulness in Plain English: 20th Anniversary Edition. This book on Mindfulness has once again given me an opportunity to introspect myself while dealing with things which surrounds me in day to day life. To have a peaceful mind you need to be mindful ... To have a peaceful mind you need to be mindful about your thoughts and this book is so well written that a layman can also understand what mindfulness is. A must buy for people who wish to flourish in an effortless and peaceful way, in life; relishing each moment as it comes. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Mindfulness in Plain English: A Step-by-Step guide for happiness and contentment, To add this eBook, remove any 1 eBook from your cart or buy the 10 eBooks present in the In my view, those two chapters shoul I think this is the best, or at least among the very best books on meditation, and mindfulness that I have read. “A straightforward and pragmatic guide to deepening levels of concentration and insight. A good reminder on how to live a peaceful life with simple tools! This is the first book to have finally clicked with me - it strips out the religious and self-help waffle to get down to the basics, as applied to real life in the modern world, and I really appreciated that approach. Every page is worth your time! © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Unlimited FREE fast delivery, video streaming & more. Very, very easy to read. Mindfulness In Plain English By Ven. Please try your request again later. Mindfulness in Plain English by Ven. --This text refers to an alternate, Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English: An Introductory guide to Deeper States of Meditation, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness: Walking the Buddha's Path, Loving-Kindness in Plain English: The Practice of Metta, The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation (Shambhala Dragon Editions). Totally works. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Something went wrong. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. I can't say that I wasn't already aware of most of the techniques talked about in the book, but this pocket-book is intended as just that, a daily reminder of things that we know are essential to our inner peace but usually don't follow. Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves—is recommended for all practitioners. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. But it will help you build a response system that will you put in a place of peace. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2017, Highly recommended for everyone- from the barely intrigued to someone who has felt its effect. It’s easy to see why. This book is one of the best books on mindfulness.every word in the book is of some use.needed to b to read and re read it. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Choose delivery method and buy Kindle Books. Preface In my experience I found that the most effective way to express something in order to make others understand is to use the simplest language. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It's true that some of the content is difficult to understand, but this is not due to Henepola's writing style, but more to do with the fact that these themes are difficult to convey with words, and are better experienced, as opposed to being told about them in anecdotes. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. H��Wێ�6}�W�mw��Q� �t�$�Y4���-ȃƦm�5���t��{J��E�ȼ�Ů*��T���������G&؏?�}�_��?+�����H�4B1�o��d��ֿ���7w��m翺��[����g(���f��l�l�_�\��f�dI6�* Simple and mindfully composed work. Special Offer - 20% Off the latest edition / The 20th Anniversary Edition - eBook or paperback / See Below "Mindfulness in Plain English" has been on UrbanDharma.org a while now for free download, but the edition I posted years ago was the first edition and is now rather dated. The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English eBook: Gunaratana, Henepola: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store This is a drawback and also possibly the purpose of the book - to create a genuine desire in the reader to learn more about mindfulness. ]�,T�YD�:�R�aD�, m��� ���ֆ�b���`P��T�f]r���X It gives a taste of what mindfulness is without going into too many details and so the reader looks for more! The Satipatthana Sutta has become the basis of all mindfulness meditation, and Bhante unveils it to the reader in his trademark "plain English" style. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 July 2015. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Prime members enjoy unlimited free, fast delivery on eligible items, video streaming, ad-free music, exclusive access to deals & more. 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. If you don't like this book, then read again! A must read for everyone. It isn't a long read but very impactful. Very much worth a read- I have learnt so much in 30 minutes! Also I learned from teaching that the more rigid the language the less effective it is. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2015. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. I was first introduced to the concept of Mindfulness over a year ago, and the material that I had read was either overly complex, or teeth-grittingly cheesy. Unable to add item to List. Prime members enjoy fast & free shipping, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and many more exclusive benefits. Born in rural Sri Lanka, he has been a monk since age 12 and took full ordination at age 20 in 1947. An excellent introduction to meditation. Please try again. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? It is short and is written in beautiful English which gives it a Zen like feel and makes it a pleasant read. A useful guide to the practice of Vipassana (insight) meditation. I would say these two books are the first step to a better life. Unable to add item to Wish List. This simple yet powerful guide is a must for every person out there, no matter which stage in life you are right now. So if you’re in a place in life where you feel atrocious things are happening to you with no fault of yours, it’s time to take a backseat and just observe and let Charnita’s book on mindfulness be the tool that helps you get there! It won’t. Please try your request again later. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. At the time I thought "oh here we go, another nutter". Mindfulness for Beginners in Plain English, justifies the content in the book. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. To get the free app, enter mobile phone number. It is a pocket book for people who would like to practice 'mindfulness' (being present in the moment) to perfection. Mindfulness doesn't have to be a hippy exercise, it's useful for everyone. It really captures the essence of mindfulness in a clear and concise manner. Something went wrong. They have no power over you. It lays down some very doable steps such as watching ones' breath and sitting in silence, leading to self-awareness. About the Author Preface Introduction: American Buddhism Meditation: Why Bother What Meditation Isn't What Meditation Is Attitude The Practice What To Do With Your Body What To Do With Your Mind Structuring Your Meditation Set Up Exercises Dealing with Problems Dealing With Distractions I Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana 4.18 avg rating — 12,954 ratings — published 1992 — 33 editions 1 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 1595 0 R /Resources << /ColorSpace << /CS2 1612 0 R /CS3 1613 0 R >> /ExtGState << /GS2 1622 0 R /GS3 1620 0 R >> /Font << /TT2 1615 0 R /TT3 315 0 R >> /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text ] >> /Contents 2 0 R /MediaBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /CropBox [ 0 0 612 792 ] /Rotate 0 /StructParents 1 >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 3 0 R >> stream The choice of words used by the author is so simple and yet effective in the way that it will make you curious to learn meditation and mindfulness. I would suggest to release the audio version of Mindfulness as well because your voice is very soothing I heard live and youtube channel. I finished the book and this is one of the best books on mindfulness I've ever read, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2016. I have met Charnita at NVC IIT, Bangalore this year, and I found her living her life mindfully. Henepola Gunaratana writes with such a fantastic understanding of the human mind, and the way we coast through our lives. Really felt amazed by the way the writer has portrayed the minute ... Really felt amazed by the way the writer has portrayed the minute things which we normally ignore. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? The book is rich in good ideas and tips for beginners who want to gain some basic understanding of Mindfulness and practice the art.