Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English guides the reader toward a direct and personal realization of one of the foundational tenets of Buddhism: all things that arise must pass away. In Impermanence in Plain English, the beloved author and teacher Bhante Gunaratana clearly and masterfully explains the key Buddhist insight of impermanence and invites the reader to personally investigate its truth. Once-youthful bodies grow old and weary. New thoughts, feelings, and sensations arise and fade every second. Impermanence is not some abstract metaphysical idea. This is the Dhamma, and you can see it for yourself. Drawing from Pali scriptures and writing with fresh, direct language, Bhante Gunaratana and his student Julia Harris highlight the Buddha's exhortation that we must directly realize for ourselves the liberating insights that free us from suffering and cyclic existence, without relying only on the word of religious authorities or academic or philosophical musings.

With clear and accessible explanations, this concise compilation of teachings from a universally renowned meditation master provides readers all the guidance they need in order to start--and sustain--a meditation practice. It offers practical advice on dealing with distraction and discomfort during meditation, it demystifies common misconceptions, and it provides readers with ten tips for effective practice. It is the ultimate pocket-guide on mindfulness meditation.

The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the Buddha's most famous speeches, the essence of Vipassana meditation, and the basis of mindfulness meditation. This book is based on that speech and is relevant for all people, regardless of where they find themselves on the spiritual path. El presente libro se basa en uno de los discursos m s famosos del Buda, el Satipatthana Sutta, que constituye la esencia de la meditaci n vipassana y se ha convertido en la base de la meditaci n mindfulness. La pr ctica de contemplar los «cuatro fundamentos del mindfulness (el cuerpo, las sensaciones, la mente y los fen menos), que el propio Buda calific de «senda directa para la purificaci n y la liberaci n , se recomienda a todas las personas, con independencia de lo avanzadas que se hallen en el camino espiritual. La versi n y los comentarios del bhante Gunaratana resultan extremadamente claros y concisos, sin mermar un pice la profundidad de las ense anzas. Se trata, en suma, de una gu a de ayuda inestimable para los practicantes de la meditaci n.

Through personal anecdotes, practical meditations, and words from the Buddha, Bhante Gunaratana teaches us how to cultivate unconditional love in order to find greater emotional clarity, let go of anger, and calm our mind. You'll find that it's possible to reach inner peace here and now, both for ourselves and in our relationships.

The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English invites us to explore the joyful benefits of living with loving-kindness. With his signature clarity and warmth, Bhante Gunaratana shares with us how we can cultivate loving-kindness to live a life of joyful harmony with others. Through personal anecdotes, step-by-step meditations, conversational renderings of the Buddha's words in the suttas, and transformative insights into how we live in and relate to the world, we learn that peace here and now is possible--within ourselves and in all our relationships. Bhante G speaks directly to how we can cultivate loving-kindness to find emotional clarity, overcome anger, and become more peaceful--both on and off the meditation cushion. Loving-Kindness in Plain English was chosen for the Spirituality & Practice Book Award as one of the 50 Best Spiritual Books of 2017 by the website Spirituality & Practice.

In a straightforward and engaging style, this masterful text on meditation delves deeply into each step of the Buddha's most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering: the Noble Eightfold Path. With generous and specific advice, it offers skillful ways to handle anger, find one's livelihood, and cultivate loving friendliness in relationships with parents, children, and partners, as well as tools to overcome all the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Ideal for experienced meditators or those who are only just beginning to practice mindfulness, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help bring the heart of the Buddha's teachings into every aspect of one's life. En un estilo ameno y agradable, este texto sobre la meditaci n desenvuelve cada etapa de una de las m s profundas ense anzas del Buda para evitar el sufrimiento: el sendero noble de ocho pasos. Con consejos pr cticos y generosos, ofrece diversas maneras para manejar la ira, encontrar una vida plena y cultivar relaciones de amistad y amor con los padres, hijos y en pareja. Tambi n ofrece ayuda para sobrepasar los obst culos mentales que evitan la felicidad. Es ideal para novatos que buscan una introducci n a la meditaci n al igual que para practicantes m s avanzados.