{"product_id":"mindfulness-in-plain-english-20th-anniversary-edition-9780861719068","title":"Mindfulness in Plain English: 20th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A masterpiece.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Jon Kabat-Zinn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMindfulness in Plain English\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e was first published in 1994, is one of the bestselling -- and most\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003einfluential -- books in the field of mindfulness. It's easy to see why.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us\u003cb\u003e step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. \u003c\/b\u003eThe book showcases Bhante's trademark clarity and wit as he explores the tool of meditation, what it does, and how to make it work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA best-selling introduction to mindfulness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull of practical advice on developing a meditation practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten in approachable, clear language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContaining chapters on loving-kindness and concentration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe reader can gain deeper understanding, inner peace, and clarity through meditation practice with the thoughtful guidance of this classic book.\u003c\/b\u003e Written for those without any meditation background, but also an essential handbook for established students, \u003ci\u003eMindfulness in Plain English\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for anyone exploring the benefits of Buddhist meditation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This expanded edition includes the complete text of its predecessor along with a new chapter on cultivating loving kindness, an especially important topic in today's world. For anyone who is new to meditation, this is a great resource for learning how to live a more productive and peaceful life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"The 'you' that goes in one side of the meditation experience is not the same 'you' that comes out the other side.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--Bhante Gunaratana in \u003ci\u003eMindfulness in Plain English\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBhante Henepola Gunaratana was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of twelve in Malandeniya, Sri Lanka. He's the author of \u003ci\u003eMindfulness in Plain English\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEight Mindful Steps to Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e, and several more books--including his autobiography, \u003ci\u003eJourney to Mindfulness\u003c\/i\u003e. He currently lives at Bhavana Society Forest Monastery in West Virginia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wisdom Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592357351698,"sku":"9780861719068","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4a53b575-3a38-4347-b956-447af65b178a.jpg?v=1732103183","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mindfulness-in-plain-english-20th-anniversary-edition-9780861719068","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}