Introduction

Part of the book is a translation of the instructions from Thai on the subject of meditation by Ven. Ācariya Dhammadharo, who is Phra Mahã Dr. Vijjnand Mahãpuñño's teacher and a master in the art of meditation; while the rest of the book came mostly from the cassettes of the author's own instructions while teaching meditation both in Thailand and abroad. While the meditation technique described in this book is inspired by a clear comprehension of the Satipaṭṭhānasutta or the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, there are no doubt many ideas put forth that came from experiences and practices. Hence it contains many suggestions that help practitioners to solve some of the problems that they may encounter in their meditation.

The book deals with all four postures of meditation, sitting, standing, walking and lying, and it is well illustrated. The explanation of each posture is clear and succinct. As it is fundamentally based on the Mahā Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, the only way that leads to the purification of beings, the book is a dependable manual for all Insight meditation practitioners.
 

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