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Journey to Mindfulness : The Autobiography of Bhante G. by Henepola Gunaratana (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWisdom Publications
ISBN-101614294429
ISBN-139781614294429
eBay Product ID (ePID)237611080
Product Key Features
Book TitleJourney to Mindfulness : the Autobiography of Bhante G.
Number of Pages312 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicBuddhism / Theravada, Personal Memoirs, Religious, Buddhism / Rituals & Practice
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorHenepola Gunaratana
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight15.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-020697
ReviewsInspirational, charming, and delightfully accessible--we are left with the image of a good man who has lived an extraordinary life and that this kind of life is within reach of all of us., Tremendously inspiring. It both breaks down illusions and over-idealism about Buddhism and gives a vision of how to attain the highest in our lifetimes. An old, humble monk reflecting on his arrogant youth has invaluable lessons for all of us., A most refreshing book from a Buddhist meditation teacher who lays bare his human failings and admits they are as much a part of his life as his achievements. It is also a fascinating globe- and culture-crossing autobiography of a man born in a small village in Sri Lanka with enough persistence and good kamma (Pali for karma) to see him through many vicissitudes. Author of the bestseller Mindfulness in Plain English, Bhante G., as he is affectionately known, repeatedly ran away from monasteries where he lived as a boy monk, stole things as a child, smoked and had traumatic fear-inducing accidents with water. As his story makes clear, his is a very human journey of teaching himself as well as others what the Buddha taught about how to live. That organizations that promote ethical living and spiritual development should also have their share of bickering, envy, and bad behavior is an unsurprising part of his story, candidly told without excess rancor or blame. The monk-author is fluent in different cultures as well as languages, and his autobiography contributes to an understanding of the relationship between the American Buddhism of converts and traditional Asian Buddhism, more specifically the Theravada branch of Buddhism as practiced in his native Sri Lanka. This plain-English look back at 75 years of an admixture of adversity, humility, and hard-won wisdom tells an engaging story that non-Buddhists can appreciate as well as Buddhists., Bhante Gunaratana is a meditation master who lives in each present moment. In Journey to Mindfulness, Bhante demonstrates, with warmth, humor, and rare candor, how it is possible to overcome experiences of abuse, rejection, and our own emotional reactivity through the practice of mindfulness. Journey to Mindfulness is an exhilarating journey into the mind and heart of someone whose life has been dedicated to living and sharing the Buddha's teaching.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal294.3/91/092 B
Edition DescriptionSpecial,Revised edition
SynopsisIn a new expanded anniversary edition, read the inspiring life-story from the bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English. Bhante Gunaratana--Bhante G., as he is affectionately called--is one of the most beloved Buddhist teachers in the West. This expanded anniversary edition of Journey to Mindfulness includes five new chapters in which Bhante G. reflects on the impact of the tsunami that struck his homeland in 2004 and his subsequent appearance on Larry King Live , his brief experiment in ordaining nuns at his monastery, as well as intimate reflections on the loss of family members, and his own aging and infirmity. He provides an inspiring example of what it means to live a life in alignment with the Buddhadharma. "Like the stories of the wisest and kindest of grandfathers. A joy to read." --Sylvia Boorstein, author of Pay Attention for Goodness' Sake "Tremendously inspiring. It both breaks down illusions and over-idealism about Buddhism and gives a vision of how to attain the highest in our lifetimes. An old, humble monk reflecting on his arrogant youth has invaluable lessons for all of us." --Sumi Loundon, author of Sitting Together Inspirational, charming, and delightfully accessible--we are left with the image of a good man who has lived an extraordinary life, and that this kind of life is within reach of all of us." --Branches of Light "This plain-English look back at years of an a mixture of adversity, humility, and hard-won wisdom tells an engaging story that non-Buddhists can appreciate as well as Buddhists." -- Publishers Weekly
LC Classification NumberBQ960.U767A3 2017
As told toMalmgren, Jeanne
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- Mar 11, 2021
Highest veneration to Bhante G
Excellent biography of a great teacherVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
