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Mindfulness is a way to free ourselves from suffering from "summary" of Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana

The practice of mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help us break free from the cycle of suffering that we often find ourselves trapped in. By cultivating mindfulness, we are able to observe our thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them. This allows us to see things as they truly are, rather than as we perceive them to be. When we are able to step back and observe our thoughts and emotions without judgment, we begin to see that they are impermanent and ever-changing. We begin to understand that our suffering is not caused by external circumstances, but by our own reactions to them. By practicing mindfulness, we are able to break the cycle of reacting automatically to our thoughts and emotions, and instead respond to them wit...
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    Mindfulness in Plain English

    Henepola Gunaratana

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