Book description
"A masterpiece." --Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness in Plain English was first published in 1994, is one of the bestselling -- and most influential -- books in the field of mindfulness. It's easy to see why. Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. The book showcases Bhante's trademark clarity and wit as he explores the tool of meditation, what it does, and how to make it work. This book is: A best-selling introduction to mindfulness Full of practical advice on developing a meditation practice Written in approachable, clear language Containing chapters on loving-kindness and concentration The reader can gain deeper understanding, inner peace, and clarity through meditation practice with the thoughtful guidance of this classic book. Written for those without any meditation background, but also an essential handbook for established students, Mindfulness in Plain English is a must-have for anyone exploring the benefits of Buddhist meditation. This expanded edition includes the complete text of its predecessor along with a new chapter on cultivating loving kindness, an especially important topic in today's world. For anyone who is new to meditation, this is a great resource for learning how to live a more productive and peaceful life. "The 'you' that goes in one side of the meditation experience is not the same 'you' that comes out the other side." --Bhante Gunaratana in Mindfulness in Plain English
Moon Orchid
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Delicious Cupid
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3D Waffle
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Murder Cherry
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Necessary Momentum
ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Poppy Coffee
I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience.
Leaf Assassin
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Baby Brown
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Scratch
My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Ella of Light
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Sun Lemon
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Mr. Fabulous
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Aqua Monsoon
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CoB@lt
Simplifying my reading routine β this app's ease of use is remarkable. Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius.
Cali Yacht
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Tea Kettle
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Toxic-oxide
Thanks to ListenBook, I've rediscovered the joy of exploring my favorite content on multiple devices. ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized.
Burn
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. Audiobooks made accessible β this app's ease of use is a true blessing. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study.
Zod
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. π± Carrying my library in my pocket β this app makes every moment a reading opportunity! ππ The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
VenusLion
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience