Description:
Bhante Gunaratana, in his trademark style, renders in plain English what the Buddha said about mindfulness, providing clear instructions on how these principles can be used to improve daily life, deepen mindfulness, and move closer to spiritual goals. Though his presentation is based on a classic text, the "Satipatthana Sutta," it is thoroughly modern. The practice of contemplating the Four Foundations--mindfulness of the body, feelings, mind, and phenomena themselves--is recommended for people at every stage of the spiritual path. As the Buddha says, everyone "should be exhorted, settled, and established in the development of these Four Foundations of Mindfulness."
Brief description: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana was ordained as a Buddhist monk at the age of twelve in Malandeniya, Sri Lanka. He's the author of Mindfulness in Plain English, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness, and several more books--including his autobiography, Journey to Mindfulness. He currently lives at Bhavana Society Forest Monastery in West Virginia.
Review Quotes: "Bhante G's calming tone will put even the newest dharma practitioner at ease."-- "Tricycle"