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Bhante Henepola Gunaratana is a Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, known for his accessible teachings on mindfulness and Vipassana meditation. He has served as president of the Bhavana Society in West Virginia and has written several influential works on Buddhist practice.
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Mindfulness in Plain English
A clear and practical guide to the practice of mindfulness meditation (Vipassana), explaining its principles, methods, and benefits in accessible language. The book demystifies Buddhist meditation and offers step-by-step instructions for cultivating awareness, concentration, and insight in daily life.
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The Role of Meditation
Meditation is not an act of retreat; it is a discipline of engagement. People often come to meditation hoping to silence their minds, escape from pain, or find a quick cure for inner turmoil. But the journey I describe is different. Vipassana—insight meditation—is a tool for seeing truth. It opens t...
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What Mindfulness Is
Mindfulness, in the Buddhist tradition, is called *sati*. It means awareness—present, complete, and continuous. It is not thinking about something, nor analyzing or remembering. It is simply knowing, moment by moment, what is happening while it is happening. In practice, mindfulness links closely t...
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About Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana is a Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, known for his accessible teachings on mindfulness and Vipassana meditation. He has served as president of the Bhavana Society in West Virginia and has written several influential works on Buddhist practice.
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