{"product_id":"the-state-of-mind-called-beautiful-paperback","title":"The State of Mind Called Beautiful - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eU. Pandita\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKate Wheeler\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eVivekananda\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThorough guidance from one of the twentieth-century's most influential Theravadan masters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe State of Mind Called Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, meditation master \u003cb\u003eSayadaw U Pandita lays out the breadth, depth, and wealth of the Theravadan tradition of Buddhism\u003c\/b\u003e. U Pandita begins with the basic guidelines of Buddhism and moves on to various practices: those that can be done for one minute a day, those that sweeten and strengthen the mind, those that heal societies and families, and those that lead to liberation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book features \u003cb\u003ecomplete teachings on \u003ci\u003evipassana\u003c\/i\u003e or insight meditation\u003c\/b\u003e, from how to do it; how to refine it; how to deal with difficulties; and how to develop mindfulness, wisdom, patience, and practice itself. A helpful question-and-answers section provides an invaluable resource for newcomers and established practitioners alike. Lastly, both Pali-to-English and English-to-Pali glossaries are included, ensuring that readers easily master the meanings of important terms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This 2017 edition includes new forewords from Jake Davis and Andrew Scheffer.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSayadaw U Pandita was the abbot of Panditarama Monastery and Meditation Center in Rangoon, Burma. He remains a treasured teacher to many students around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kate Wheeler is the author of \u003ci\u003eNot Where I Started From\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhen Mountains Walked\u003c\/i\u003e. She has received a Guggenheim award, an NEA, a Whiting Award, and two O. Henry Awards. She lives near Boston and teaches meditation retreats around the country and in Mexico.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770653016352,"sku":"9781614294313","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f9de2aceb9ad9bd185d898a3b2842129.webp?v=1780376450","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-state-of-mind-called-beautiful-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}