NYT chooses ‘Mindfulness in Plain English” by Ven. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana Thera

‘Mindfulness in Plain English’, authored by Ven. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana‌ Thera, has been included in a list of eight books suggested by the New York Times recently for those interested in meditation.

The NYT described ‘Mindfulness in Plain English’ as a straightforward and accessible guide and a favourite among meditation teachers and scientists alike. Written in 1994, the book presents a clear picture of mindfulness and meditation and provides insights on how to begin a practice. ‌The NYT quoted Dr. Jud Brewer, the director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, turned to it repeatedly when he was starting to meditate, and he frequently recommends it to beginners, he said. Another plus: “Mindfulness in Plain English” is available as a free PDF online, making it even more accessible. With over a quarter of million copies sold so far, the book is one of the several authored by Ven. Gunaratna Thera.