Manual of Insight

Manual of Insight

The most comprehensive manual of the practice of insight meditation (<I>vipassana</I>), written by one of its foremost 20th century proponents, is translated into English for the first time.<BR><BR><I>Manual of Insight</I> is the magnum opus of Mahasi Sayadaw, one of the originators of the “vipassana movement” that has swept through the Buddhist world over the last hundred years. The manual presents a comprehensive overview of the practice of insight meditation, including the foundational aspects of ethical self-discipline, understanding the philosophical framework for the practice, and developing basic concentration and mindfulness. It culminates with an in-depth exploration of the various types of insight and spiritual fruits that the practice yields.<BR> <BR> Authored by the master who brought insight meditation to the West and whose students include Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield, and Sharon Salzberg, <I>Manual of Insight </I>is a veritable Bible for any practitioner of vipassana.