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The Brightened Mind
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The Brightened Mind
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The Brightened Mind
A Simple Guide to Buddhist Meditation
Author: Ajahn Sumano Bhikkhu
Overview
The Brightened Mind is a clear and accessible introduction to Buddhist meditation, crafted by Ajahn Sumano Bhikkhu—an American real estate broker turned Thai Buddhist monk. With warmth and simplicity, he offers practical guidance to help readers manage the stresses of modern life—financial uncertainty, societal pressures, and the constant bombardment of media and expectations.
His approach focuses on:
- Increasing awareness
- Strengthening positive mental states
- Developing insight
- Opening access to the infinite wisdom of the Universal Mind
Particularly well suited for young people or anyone feeling overwhelmed, this book shows how meditation can transform stress and chaos into calm clarity. A special appendix on lovingkindness provides additional tools for cultivating compassion and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Reviews
- "Not for beginners in Buddhism, Ajahn Sumano's cheerful and direct text will be a true eye-opener for practicing Buddhists." — Library Journal
- "Provides the reader with a clear, basic understanding of calm-abiding meditation without overwhelming terminology or dogma." — Booklist
- "His methods increase awareness, strengthen positive mental states, and develop insight… with tools to face all challenges with a poised, cool, and compassionate heart." — O’Mahony’s Booksellers
- "Meditation can be something we let happen rather than make happen… beautifully put and highly recommended." — Wildmind LLC
About the Author
Ajahn Sumano Bhikkhu was the first Westerner ordained in the tradition of the revered Thai master Ajahn Chah. A pioneer in bringing Theravada Buddhism to the West, he helped establish more than ten thriving centers across Europe. He has also led retreats worldwide and envisioned a Spiritual Park near Bangkok dedicated to unity and peace among world religions. His other U.S.-available works include Questions from the City, Answers from the Forest and Meeting the Monkey Halfway.
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