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Mindfulness in Plain English

Disciplines:
spirituality/meditation
buddhism

Summary

Bhante Gunaratana's practical guide to mindfulness meditation — the most widely read and freely available Theravada meditation manual, notable for its clarity and accessibility.

Core Contribution

The standard entry-level Theravada meditation manual: clear, practical guidance on establishing a sitting practice, working with distraction, and developing concentration. The treatment of common obstacles (boredom, frustration, physical discomfort) is particularly practical. Made available for free online — one of the first major meditation books to be freely distributed digitally, which dramatically expanded its reach.

Historical Influences

Theravada Tradition Mahasi Sayadaw

Intellectual Lineage

Theravada Buddhism

Allied Works

The Mind Illuminated Waking Up In This Very Life

Contemporaries & Peers

Waking Up The Mind Illuminated

Minds Influenced

Secular Mindfulness Movement

Intellectual Posterity

Secular Mindfulness Meditation Literature

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