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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
modelfit's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
This book is a concise, practical, pragmatic guide to meditation from the perspective of the Thai Forest Tradition. Beneficial for Buddhists, non-Buddhists, and those who are Buddhism-curious. The book is available for free in digital or print via Wat Metta (the monastery the author is abbot of) at DhammaTalks.org
ogd's review
5.0
Outstanding. Probably the best guide I've read, and that includes TMI. Clear, concise, practical. Very interesting and useful discussion of morality and practice in life that you will hardly come across elsewhere.
Available for free as an e-book. Lots of accompanying audios available for free as well. Author's voice may sound a bit mechanical to some, but as a writer he's excellent.
Available for free as an e-book. Lots of accompanying audios available for free as well. Author's voice may sound a bit mechanical to some, but as a writer he's excellent.
jo_crescent's review
5.0
Great instruction book. I like to think that if I had had this book when I started meditating over 20 years ago, I might be enlightened by now! Cannot recommend highly enough. This book brings together many of Thanisarro Bhikku's teachings on meditation in one very practical and thorough package. I am recommending it to all of my Buddhist friends.
dereksilva's review
2.0
The book covers a lot of ground and it could definitely help someone who is new to meditation. Even if you're not new to meditating, there are a number of useful tidbits in here. But personally, I wasn't a fan of Thanissaro Bhikkhu's style of explanation. That's not to say it's bad; there are just other books and teachings that I've found clearer (like Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo). I also would have preferred if Thanissaro Bhikkhu pulled more from the Bhudda's teachings since he references them many times.