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Mindfulness in Plain English: 20th Anniversary Edition

by Bhante Gunaratana

A practical guide to Buddhist meditation

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A practical guide to Buddhist meditation

Bhante Gunaratana’s guide introduces meditation and mindfulness through an explanation of common myths, the practice’s aims, and ways to develop a meditation routine. Its subject is both conceptual and practical: the book considers what meditation does and how to put it into practice, with chapters addressing concentration and loving-kindness. This 20th Anniversary Edition includes the complete text of the earlier edition and adds a chapter on cultivating loving-kindness, giving that topic a distinct place in the book’s presentation of Buddhist meditation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People new to meditation seeking an introductory guide.
  • Meditation practitioners looking for a practical handbook.
  • Readers interested in Buddhist approaches to mindfulness, concentration, and loving-kindness.

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Buddhist meditationMindfulness practiceConcentrationLoving-kindness

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Book overview

"A masterpiece."
--Jon Kabat-Zinn


Mindfulness in Plain English was first published in 1994, is one of the bestselling -- and mostinfluential -- books in the field of mindfulness. It's easy to see why.

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. The book showcases Bhante's trademark clarity and wit as he explores the tool of meditation, what it does, and how to make it work.

This book is:
  • A best-selling introduction to mindfulness
  • Full of practical advice on developing a meditation practice
  • Written in approachable, clear language
  • Containing chapters on loving-kindness and concentration



The reader can gain deeper understanding, inner peace, and clarity through meditation practice with the thoughtful guidance of this classic book. Written for those without any meditation background, but also an essential handbook for established students, Mindfulness in Plain English is a must-have for anyone exploring the benefits of Buddhist meditation.

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.

"The 'you' that goes in one side of the meditation experience is not the same 'you' that comes out the other side." --Bhante Gunaratana in Mindfulness in Plain English


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