The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English

By: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

Narrated by: Peter Wickham

In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern. The Satipatthana Sutta has become the basis of all mindfulness meditation, and Bhante unveils it to the listener in his trademark "plain English" style. Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness - mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves - is recommended for all practitioners. Newcomers will find The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English lays a strong groundwork for mindfulness practice and gives them all they need to get started right away, and old hands will find rich subtleties and insights to help consolidate and clarify what they may have begun to see for themselves. People at every state of the spiritual path will benefit from listening to this book.

©2012 Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Simplicity

This book is so helpful for me. I’m so grateful for the simplicity of breaking down the teachings of Mindfulness. The narrator did a wonderful job and the pacing was perfect for my own mind. I really appreciate the simple way the teachings that previously seemed so complex were made so simple.

Packed with Concise Information

Packed with concise info to contemplate. I think this would be better as a written book than in audio form. You need to go back and reread and re-familiarize yourself with multiple sections to get the most out of it.

Thank you

Making this book part of my catalog price has changed me for the better! Thank you!

Great Eye-OPener...

I found this read very interesting and plain English. I will definitely utilize this method throughout the day. My new go-to book.

Good easy listening!

It is just as the title says: easy to understand and a good reading performance.

Great listening

Does contain other information that I have not heard in previous books.

I definitely will be listening to it a few more times

Clear and cohesive

Clearly written and understood. It definitely has in many places however more of a monastic bent than for that of a householder.

Great help for establishing an effective mindfulness practice

Part of a series written in an easy to understand manner by the author, that is also engaging to listen to thanks to the comforting voice of the narrator. I tend to repeatedly listen and practice in order to assimilate the instructions. The length may be short in listening duration but not in information. It has really helped my meditation practice and I think even if you are established in your practice it’s still good as a consolidated double check. I am most grateful to those who take the time to help the rest of us along. Thanks!

Very accessible

Whether you know a little or slot about Buddhism, this book made the information clear and digestible. Also, slight but if humor which I appreciated.

Recommend

This books is well written. Lots of information and guidelines for day to day living. I will return to parts of this book again. Thanks to all involved for making this book available to us, JK