Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond

A Meditator's Handbook

By: Ajahn Brahm

Narrated by: Peter Wickham

Meditation: It's not just a way to relax, or to deal with life's problems. Done correctly, it can be a way to radically encounter bliss and to begin - and sustain - real transformation in ourselves.

In Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond, self-described meditation junkie Ajahn Brahm shares his knowledge and experience of the jhanas - a core part of the Buddha's original meditation teaching. Never before has this material been approached in such an empowering way, by a teacher of such authority and popularity.

Full of surprises, delightfully goofy humor, and entertaining stories that inspire, instruct, and illuminate, Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond will encourage those new to meditation, and give a shot in the arm to more experienced practitioners as well.

©2006 Ajahn Brahm (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

one in a thousand

I'm a serious beginner mediator, I've spent the last month or two blocked. This book has just been so very helpful with so much I need to work on. I have read literally about 100 dharma books, there are a huge amount of good and very good ones but this is among the very best. if you only listen to a few I strongly recommend this and a trilogy called "Abiding in Mindfulness" by Joseph Goldstein. Also Ajahn Chas "Food for the Heart". seriously, try listening to these, they likely will change your life. Metta!

Excellent

Ajahn Brahm is an amazing teacher and his explanation of personal experiences in meditation and stories about his years as a student under Ajahn Chah make this book SO worthwhile.

EXELLENT

Just finished this book, listening and reading.
I have read several books on the subject, but I rate this book amongst one of the best.
It definitely requires re-reading and listening.
I will be looking for more books by Ajahn Brahm.
The narrator, mr. Peter Wickham, is a pleasure to listen to.
My thanks to all involved, JK

Ajahn Brahm is such a great teacher

So this isn’t a book for beginners to meditation or Buddhism, but it won’t be too confusing. Ajahn (Teacher) Brahm explains the stages of meditation through light hearted stories and humor which is what makes him so unique. You may simply enjoy hearing the book because of the ease of listening. Again he is a really good teacher!

Understanding meditation

The storyteller was a nice good sound voice relaxing and easy to listen to.
As far as the book goes. I like the way it tells differences of meditations and the degrees of it There was a lot of stuff that I didn't know about meditation that I know now that I know now I highly recommend this book.

I just don’t know what to say but wow

I am just getting over cancer treatment I started learning about meditation to try and find some peace in my life. This book was way over my head towards the second half. I don’t know if this stuff is even for real. But the author was very could it was laid out well. I hope I find some peace of mind.

what a wonderful perspective of mindfulness

very helpful for mediators, it explains all of the stages one will experience, beautifully written

Next Level Knowledge

this is one of the most in-depth, instructive, and explanatory books on the upper stages of advanced meditation that I have come across yet. this book will make you want to go on retreat as soon as possible! Ajahn Brahm has a wonderful gift of explanation, and in person or on video he's incredibly funny. laughter takes the lead on the Path

An enjoyable exploration

The author offers a humorous perspective on meditation suitable for the curious at any stage in enlightenment. The narration does the content justice. I recommend this book to everyone.

Overwhelming for novice!

The narrator was so good reading the text, that he made me, think that he was the author. The narrator made it interesting enough, to keep me listening.