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What, why, how : answers to your questions about Buddhism, meditation, and living mindfully / Bhante Gunaratana.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Somerville, MA : Wisdom Publications, 2020Description: xiii, 306 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781614296164
  • 1614296162
Subject(s): Summary: "Imagine that you had an unhurried meeting with one of Buddhism's most accomplished, respected, and plainspoken teachers-and imagine that he patiently agreed to answer any question you had about meditation, living mindfully, and even monastic life. After nine decades of Buddhist practice and leadership, Bhante Gunaratana, author the worldwide bestseller Mindfulness in Plain English and more than a dozen other books, is that teacher-and What, Why, How? is a polished and easy-to-read presentation of exactly that encounter. The questions themselves are thoughtful, intelligent, and relatable on topics range from psychological to the doctrinal, from practical to personal-and everything in between. And Bhante G's answers are always in his signature "plain English" style-even when they dive deep into texts and teachings. This book, a fitting capstone atop an exemplary life, will be illuminating and inspiring to beginners and old hands alike"-- Provided by publisher.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Everything you ever wanted to know but never had a chance to ask about meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice, from one of the greatest mindfulness teachers of our time and the author of the bestselling book Mindfulness in Plain English .

How can I fit meditation into my busy life?
How should I understand karma and rebirth?
Is enlightenment even possible for me?

Sound familiar? If you've ever meditated or studied Buddhism, you may have found yourself asking these questions--and many more! Here's the good news: there are answers, and you'll find them all in this book. Imagine that you could sit down with one of Buddhism's most accomplished and plainspoken teachers--and imagine that he patiently agreed to answer any question you had about meditation, living mindfully, and key Buddhist concepts--even the myriad brilliant questions you've never thought to ask! What, Why, How condenses into one volume a half-century of Bhante G.'s wise answers to common questions about the Buddha's core teachings on meditation and spiritual practice. With his kind and clear guidance, you'll gain simple yet powerful insights and practices to end unhealthy patterns and habits so that you can transform your experience of the world--from your own mind to your relationships, your job, and beyond.

Includes index.

"Imagine that you had an unhurried meeting with one of Buddhism's most accomplished, respected, and plainspoken teachers-and imagine that he patiently agreed to answer any question you had about meditation, living mindfully, and even monastic life. After nine decades of Buddhist practice and leadership, Bhante Gunaratana, author the worldwide bestseller Mindfulness in Plain English and more than a dozen other books, is that teacher-and What, Why, How? is a polished and easy-to-read presentation of exactly that encounter. The questions themselves are thoughtful, intelligent, and relatable on topics range from psychological to the doctrinal, from practical to personal-and everything in between. And Bhante G's answers are always in his signature "plain English" style-even when they dive deep into texts and teachings. This book, a fitting capstone atop an exemplary life, will be illuminating and inspiring to beginners and old hands alike"-- Provided by publisher.

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