A History of Mindfulness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781921842092)

The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta is the most influential scripture in Buddhist meditation. It is the foundation text for the modern schools of 'vipassanā' or 'insight' meditation. The well-known Pali discourse is, however, only one of many early Buddhist texts that deal with mindfulness. This is the first full-scale study to encompass all extant versions of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, taking into account the dynamic evolution of the Buddhist scriptures and the broader Indian meditative culture. A new vision emerges from this groundbreaking study: mindfulness is not a system of 'dry insight' but is the 'way to convergence' leading the mind to deep states of peace.

Author: Bhikkhu Sujato
ISBN-10: 1921842091
ISBN-13: 9781921842092
Publisher: Santipada
Language: English
Published: 07/18/2011
Pages: 396
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d