Super Short Summary

In his bestselling mindfulness and meditation guide, Mindfulness in Plain English (1991), Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Henepola Gunaratana lays out a how-to manual on the tenets of practicing Vipassana meditation in a clear and understandable way for beginners. Vipassana, which derives from South and Southeast Asian Buddhism, translates to having insight and a clear awareness of what is happening as it is happening. Being in the moment is vital to practicing Vipassana meditation. This practical guide offers beginners an easy approach to focusing on mindfulness and meditation as a means of improving one’s quality of life.