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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English

By: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Narrated by: Peter Wickham
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In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern. The Satipatthana Sutta has become the basis of all mindfulness meditation, and Bhante unveils it to the listener in his trademark "plain English" style. Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness - mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves - is recommended for all practitioners. Newcomers will find The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English lays a strong groundwork for mindfulness practice and gives them all they need to get started right away, and old hands will find rich subtleties and insights to help consolidate and clarify what they may have begun to see for themselves. People at every state of the spiritual path will benefit from listening to this book.

©2012 Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (P)2016 Audible, Inc. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Buddhism Consciousness & Thought Eastern Meditation Philosophy Spirituality Mindfulness
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Clear, helpful and easy to listen to.

The context is the satipattana sutta, foundations of mindfulness. Very handy in that context, for mindfulness of body, emotions, thoughts, conditions.
Also, I found it useful for qigong.

Excellent summary covering satipattana sutta

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Clearly written and well narrated. It is a most enjoyable read that helped me develop a more insightful and meditative approach to life. It is a book that will change you and help you improve the quality of your life.

A book that leaves a mark

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A non fluffy no nonsense guide to mindfulness, suited to those who want to hear the hardcore facts of what it is and isn't. Thank you for the time and effort put into this

Straight forward guide...

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Definitely for people you meditate for years. not for people who just started the journey.

not for me

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I found that my mind wandered a lot, I couldn't get into it and unfortunately fell asleep listening so I didn't bother to finish it

lost concentration

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