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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Buddhism benefits you only when applied in daily practice.
Chapter 3: Individuals aren’t fixed beings; they’re always in flux.
Chapter 4: To ease suffering, become less attached to yourself and the world.
Chapter 5: Practice sīla to eradicate suffering.
Chapter 6: Practicing bhāvanā, or meditation, will guide you to a state of equanimity.
Chapter 7: Cultivate paññā, or wisdom, to achieve peace and freedom from suffering.
Description
The Art of Living (1987) details the Vipassanā meditation principles set out by the famed Burmese-Indian teacher S. N. Goenka. As well as describing the techniques of Vipassanā meditation, it delves into the deeper philosophy of Buddhism.
Who Should Listen
Anyone interested in meditation
Those seeking relief from anxiety, stress, and suffering
People curious about Buddhist thinking
About the Authors
William Hart was one of the first assistant teachers appointed by S. N. Goenka to teach Vipassanā meditation. His book, The Art of Living,has become the definitive work on Vipassanā meditation and philosophy, and has been translated into 25 different languages.