Book · 2011 · Self-Help
Mindfulness in Plain English
20th Anniversary Edition
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Mindfulness in plain English that was your session that's a really good book.
Chris Williamson · Modern Wisdom · Dec 2019 Listen at 1:23:16 The best things said about it
And I'd say we read a book on meditation that there's many very accessible ones by monks the the best one that I found this is well the most accessible one is mindfulness in plain English by Hennepin.
So for the standard v passenger mindfulness meditation i think mindfulness in plain english is very good for concentration meditation ajahn brahm's book called mindfulness bliss and beyond.
He wrote a book called uh Mindfulness in Plain English, Mhm.
Why people recommend it
Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana is an accessible introduction to meditation that teaches concentration and spiritual awareness. The book has earned multiple mentions across different episodes of Modern Wisdom. In late 2021, the host on Modern Wisdom recommended Mindfulness in Plain English as an exceptional resource specifically for concentration meditation. Chris Williamson similarly praised the volume during the 2019 Christmas special, describing it as a really good book. Earlier, on a 2018 episode of the same podcast, the speaker identified it as the most accessible meditation guide available written by a monk. Beyond Modern Wisdom, Dr. Gabor Maté discussed Gunaratana's work on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in late 2024 and late 2025. Maté noted that he had been working through the text recently and highlighted how the author discusses a higher morality that arises from being truly oneself and remaining in touch with one's inner nature. These recurring endorsements highlight the enduring value of Gunaratana's teachings for modern readers seeking both practical concentration exercises and deeper spiritual grounding in their daily routines, making it a staple recommendation among podcast guests and hosts alike.
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Chris Williamson mindfulness in plain English that was your session that's a really good book 1
“mindfulness in plain English that was your session that's a really good book”
Gabor Mate He wrote a book called uh Mindfulness in Plain English, Mhm. 2
“You know, so there's another uh spiritual teacher, Gunaratana. He wrote a book called uh Mindfulness in Plain English, Mhm. which I've just been working through recently and um he's talking about a higher morality that comes from being truly yourselves and in touch.”
“He wrote a book called uh Mindfulness in Plain English, Mhm.”
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“so for the standard v passenger mindfulness meditation i think mindfulness in plain english is very good for concentration meditation ajahn brahm's book called mindfulness bliss and beyond”
“and I'd say we read a book on meditation that there's many very accessible ones by monks the the best one that I found this is well the most accessible one is mindfulness in plain English by Hennepin”
