- Start Here, Start Now
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- 1. Why Bother with Meditation?
- 2. Some Misconceptions about Meditation
- 3. Introducing Mindfulness
- 4. Ten Tips for Effective Practice
- 5. The Practice Itself
- 6. Finding the Breath
- 7. What to Do with the Body
- 8. What to Do When the Mind Wanders
- 9. Where, When, and How Long to Sit
- 10. Bare Attention
- 11. Walking Meditation
- 12. The Inevitability of Problems
- 13. Physical Pain
- 14. Legs Falling Asleep and Other Odd Sensations
- 15. Drowsiness, Inability to Concentrate, Dullness, and Boredom
- 16. Fear and Agitation
- 17. Trying Too Hard, Expecting Too Much, and Getting Discouraged
- 18. Resistance to Meditation
- 19. Mental Maneuvers for Dealing with Distraction
- 20. Working with Thoughts, Judgments, and Self-Criticism
- 21. Five Flavors of Hindrance
- 22. Work with All States Equally
- 23. The Final Factor: Ethical Action
- Some Slogans to Encourage Mindfulness
- About the Author
- More Books by Bhante Gunaratana from Wisdom Publications
- Copyright
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