Mindfulness in Plain English: 20th Anniversary Edition
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“A masterpiece.”
—Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness in Plain English was first published in 1994, is one of the bestselling — and most influential — 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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Editor's Take
Readers and reviewers consistently describe Mindfulness in Plain English: 20th Anniversary Edition as a clear, practical, beginner-friendly meditation guide. Amazon-style feedback commonly praises the plain language, step-by-step instructions, and usefulness for learning breath awareness and dealing with distractions.
On Reddit and in forum discussions, users tend to call it one of the most accessible introductions to mindfulness and vipassana, often recommending it to people who want a straightforward, non-jargony starting point. Some readers note that the book feels more instructional than inspirational, but still value it for its clarity and practicality.
Review blogs generally echo the same themes: strong organization, easy readability, and lasting value even for people with some meditation experience. Across sources, the most common takeaway is that it is especially good for beginners who want a concrete meditation manual rather than a philosophical overview.
YouTube coverage: search results included real YouTube review and discussion videos about this specific edition, so the product appears to have genuine video coverage from reviewers and audiobook/commentary channels.
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| Topic | Mindfulness |
Product Details
| Publisher | Wisdom Publications |
| Publication date | September 6, 2011 |
| Edition | Anniversary |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0861719069 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0861719068 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,272 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Theravada Buddhism (Books) #7 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice (Books) #62 in Meditation (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,181) |
