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Focusing on the evolution and significance of the Satipāṭhāna Sutta, this groundbreaking study explores its role as the cornerstone of insight meditation in Buddhism. It examines various versions of the text and contextualizes it within the broader Indian meditative culture. The research reveals a transformative perspective on mindfulness, portraying it not merely as a technique for achieving 'dry insight,' but as a holistic path that guides practitioners towards profound inner peace and convergence of the mind.
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A History of Mindfulness, Bhikkhu Sujato
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- A History of Mindfulness
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bhikkhu Sujato
- Publisher
- Santipada
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 396
- ISBN13
- 9781921842092
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on the evolution and significance of the Satipāṭhāna Sutta, this groundbreaking study explores its role as the cornerstone of insight meditation in Buddhism. It examines various versions of the text and contextualizes it within the broader Indian meditative culture. The research reveals a transformative perspective on mindfulness, portraying it not merely as a technique for achieving 'dry insight,' but as a holistic path that guides practitioners towards profound inner peace and convergence of the mind.