Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English
by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Concentration practice and the jhanas, deep meditative absorptions, explained in the same clear style as his famous first book. For committed meditators.
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you have a daily practice and want to deepen concentration.
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you are a beginner; start with Mindfulness in Plain English.
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Three things you will actually use
- Concentration and mindfulness together.
- Joy arises from stillness.
- Patience with stages.
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Concentration, explained.
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