Hey!
Since ven. Thanissaro's last book on mindfulness and Sati got so much attention here on the boards I thought I'd link to his new book dealing more specifically with the intricacies of his particular method of meditation - 'With Each & Every Breath'! Published a couple of days ago, it's a real page-turner, I'm sure.
A Whole Book on Meditation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
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Re: A Whole Book on Meditation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
here is the PDF link http://www.dhammatalks.org/Archive/Writ ... 130117.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
other formats (EPub & Mobi) are available on http://www.dhammatalks.org/ebook_index. ... verybreath" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
other formats (EPub & Mobi) are available on http://www.dhammatalks.org/ebook_index. ... verybreath" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
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He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them.
But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion …
...
He must be able to hear them from persons who actually believe them … he must know them in their most plausible and persuasive form.
John Stuart Mill
Re: A Whole Book on Meditation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Ah yes, the link..
Re: A Whole Book on Meditation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Thanks a lot for pointing this out. This looks very good, and covers jhana practice, which is not as common in meditation manuals I have seen.
Re: A Whole Book on Meditation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
I've been waiting for him to make a book like this. As much as I appreciate his constant quoting of the Suttas, it gives the book a disjointed feeling.
Re: A Whole Book on Meditation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
also been waiting for a book like this, thanks for the heads up!!
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