Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw
The most comprehensive manual of the practice of insight meditation (vipassana), written by one of its foremost 20th century proponents, is translated into English for the first time.Manual of Insight is the magnum opus of Mahasi Sayadaw, one of the originators of the vipassana movement that has swept through the Buddhist world over the last hundred years. The manual presents a comprehensive overview of the practice of insight meditation, including the foundational aspects of ethical self-discipline, understanding the philosophical framework for the practice, and developing basic concentration and mindfulness. It culminates with an in-depth exploration of the various types of insight and spiritual fruits that the practice yields.
Authored by the master who brought insight meditation to the West and whose students include Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Sharon Salzberg, Manual of Insight is a veritable Bible for any practitioner of vipassana.
Mahasi Sayadaw is a master from the 20th century. He was the main editor at the Sixth Buddhist Council celebrated in 1954. He founded numerous meditation centers in Burma and other countries in South East Asia. His books include Satipatthana Vipassana Meditation, Thoughts on the Dharma, and Practical Vipassana Exercises.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781614292777 |
| ISBN 10 | 1614292779 |
| Title | Manual of Insight |
| Author | Mahasi Sayadaw |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Wisdom Publications,U.S. |
| Year published | 2016-05-17 |
| Number of pages | 696 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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