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The Path to Nibbana: How Mindfulness of Loving-Kindness Progresses through the Tranquil Aware Jhanas to Awakening Paperback – February 7, 2017

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New 2018 Edition with added chapters that dive deeper into the profound levels of mind than any other other book published." "Wow! Got your book. It is a major contribution. What is Nibbana? The experience and how to achieve it is in this book. Awakening actually is possible! This new book definitely says yes, but only if you add back in the step that is left out of other methods. And only if you follow the method laid out by the Buddha in his earliest teachings. Nibbana can and does happen with practice - and in this book you will be shown the step by step progression through the eight aware jhanas (levels of understanding) to the final cessation and the appearing of the unconditioned (Nibbana); and the incredible joy that arises afterward. It will give you the instructions on how to practice - even at home at your own pace.

This is a complete meditation handbook with all the instructions to achieve the goal and all of the levels of knowledge along the way. Now integrates the full text of "A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM)," with detailed instructions, into the front section - also includes the full text of "A Guide to Forgiveness Meditation" as an appendix. Three books in one.

You will learn a different definition for Mindfulness that totally changes how you practice; and about a step in the text that has been left out of contemporary practices that is the key to the deepest levels of tranquility.

Learn the basics of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) which is really the practice of Loving-kindness and the Brahmaviharas from the earliest Buddhist texts: The Majjhima Nikaya and the Samyutta Nikaya. This book will guide you from the beginning stages to the highest attainments laid out clearly and concisely. Many previous students’ experiences have been compiled and researched to create the basis for this book.

Additionally, other popular methods are compared here against the suttas to see if they match the Buddha's teachings and lead you to the enlightenment.

David Johnson wrote this book based on his insights as a senior student under Bhante Vimalaramsi, a 30-year monk living in the forests of Missouri. He came from a career in Silicon Valley to learn and study TWIM for the past seven years at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center near St. Louis. He currently teaches Online Retreats and authored “A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation” along with Bhante, which is the detailed beginning instructions for TWIM Loving-kindness practice. More information is available at www.thepathtonibbana.com

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David has been practicing meditation for 40+ years and is a senior resident at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. He has taken many insight and mindfulness retreats and now conducts TWIM retreats using this book's instructions. He teaches Online Lovingkindness Retreats using the Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) approach based on the earliest Buddhist teachings. He assists Bhante Vimalaramsi with his meditation retreats and has heard hundreds of student interviews and this is part of the basis for this fascinating new book.

Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (February 7, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1508808910
ISBN-13: 978-1508808916
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 17 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #47 in Theravada Buddhism (Books)

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Tomi Stone-Davidson

Beautifully written

February 19, 2017

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Beautifully written like one word flows into another and it is written with such clarity. Highly recommended for those on the path.

I just completed my 2nd Online Retreat with David. The first one I did was last year and it went very well. But after that I had not meditated again. Then David came out with this book and I was curious so bought it. And it peaked my interest again mostly because of how well the book is written for the average person. Easy to understand.
So I decided - what the heck I'll do another online retreat. Even though I could have done it with just this book as the guide. I went into it with no expectations just curious. And it was great finding out that I wouldn't have to start all over again. I just picked up where I had left off last year.
Well I am surprised and amazed at how fast I progressed in just a little over a week. I just can't believe it. And it didn't require a lot of time sitting and meditating. It's all a matter of listening- going by the instructions whether you do it in person or online or just by using this book.
So I can't recommend this book enough for you to understand how important it is. It's to be experienced. If I can do it - anyone can.

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Building a successful meditation practice

March 16, 2017

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Excellent step by step instructions for a successful meditation practice. So many dharma books seem to lack integrity in that they don't seem to come from a place of personal experience. This book is different. It gives excellent explanations of Buddhist basics that directly show how they affect and are integrated to a meditation practice. It can be frustrating trying to follow meditation instructions that are vague and void of helpful insights. Mr. Johnson explains what "sign posts" to look for and how to advance in your meditation practice. I highly recommend this book and any books by Ven. Vimalaramsi for a refreshing perspective on establishing a meditation practice.

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M Al-Shaer

Practical insights

September 15, 2017

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This book helps you realize and understand two important facts in my opinion:
1. Learn the basics of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) focusing on the practice of Loving-kindness
2. Helps you understand that attainments on the path of meditation and mind training are within reach of ordinary man which some dedication and practice.

It defines TWIM and provides you with the advantages of that over absorption meditation practices. It also provides many details about what to expect and how to trouble shoot problem along the way

Very useful indeed especially if you are practicing on your own.

Highly recommended!!

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dharmadrum

Wonderful book on meditation

March 4, 2017

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Wonderful book on meditation. Clearly written by someone who has walked the walk. A pupil of Bhante Vimalaramsi who has developed Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation a brilliant approach that has helped me like no other meditation approach that I have tried. Its a pleasure to recommend all of Bhante V's books and this excellent study and guide. Hope you get as much out of David's book as I have.

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Lorrie Arell

Exactly as described.

July 29, 2017

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After searching for so long, I'm 61, I have finally found the teaching that I can believe and connect with. This book doesn't leave anything out. It explains all that is needed as far as what the Buddha taught about meditation and the true path.

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Dean P

Another take on the Buddhist path to enlightenment

December 30, 2018

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A somewhat different take on the traditional Buddhist view and path to Enlightenment. Highly practical, this book outlines the steps and stages involved in traversing a meditative path to awakening via Metta Meditation. There's a lot of good points raised in the book. On the other hand, the method likely requires a fair amount of time and seclusion to really work well, and likely some guidance from a teacher versed in this method of working. Worthwhile for those interested in this sort of path or familiar with the author's approach.

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Reginald Harris

Very thorough and practical

April 1, 2017

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I've tried many different types of meditations over the years and by far the approach found in this book has been the most expedient with providing with a means to have first hand experience of the path leading to enlightenment. In just a few days I could begin to develop the tranquil wisdom Jhanas. I feel truly content and appreciative for stumbling onto this book and the Buddhist path.

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PAUL Chin

Indispensable for the serious meditator

April 28, 2017

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Indispensable guide to the signposts and steps through the path from 1st Jhana to the 8th. Very grateful to David for writing this book and to Bhante Vimalaramsi for discovering the true teachings of Buddha.

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