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Mindfulness in Plain English

by Ven. Henepola Gunaratana

About the Author

Preface Introduction: American Buddhism

Meditation: Why Bother

What Meditation Isn't

What Meditation Is

Attitude

The Practice

What To Do With Your Body

What To Do With Your Mind

Structuring Your Meditation

Set Up Exercises

Dealing with Problems

Dealing With Distractions I

Dealing With Distractions II

Mindfulness (Sati)

Mindfulness Versus Concentration

Meditation In Everyday Life

What's In It For You

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