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“Mindfulness, though so highly praised and capable of such great achievements, is not at all a "mystical" state, beyond the ken and reach of the average person. It is, on the contrary, something quite simple and common, and very familiar to us.”

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Book:The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: Satipaṭṭhāna : a Handbook of Mental Training Based on the Buddha's Way of Mindfulness, with an Anthology of Relevant Texts Translated from the Pali and Sanskrit
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The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: Satipaṭṭhāna : a Handbook of Mental Training Based on the Buddha's Way of Mindfulness, with an Anthology of Relevant Texts Translated from the Pali and Sanskrit

This book serves as a detailed manual for understanding and practicing Satipaṭṭhāna, a foundational meditation technique in Buddhism. It includes translations of key texts from the Pali and Sanskrit languages, offering insights into the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and mental training. more

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Nyanaponika Thera
Nyanaponika Thera

Nyanaponika Thera (July 21, 1901 - October 19, 1994) was a prominent Thai Buddhist scholar and author, known for his extensive research in Buddhist philosophy and history. more

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