About the Author

Bhante Gunaratana was ordained at the age of twelve as a Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, earned his PhD in philosophy from The American University, and has led meditation retreats, taught Buddhism, and lectured widely throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Bhante Henepola Gunaratana is the president of the Bhavana Society in High View, West Virginia, where he lives.

Reviews

"Clear and straightforward, the reader feels just how possible and practical it is to lead a happy life. Highly recommended." - Joseph Goldstein, author of Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom