{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-mental-development","title":"An Introduction to Mental Development","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe teachings of the Buddha contain clear and plain instructions\u003cbr\u003e\nfor a mental development whose goal is the recognition of reality\u003cbr\u003e\nas it is. Of course reality is obvious and nothing is hidden, but\u003cbr\u003e\nan untrained mind will wander aimlessly and get caught up in all\u003cbr\u003e\nkinds of cravings, aversions, and imaginations. When reality and\u003cbr\u003e\nimagination collide, the result is suffering. Buddhist mental\u003cbr\u003e\ndevelopment trains the mind in such a way that it can perceive\u003cbr\u003e\nreality clearly, thereby liberating it from its mental fetters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces the reader to the basics of Buddhism with\u003cbr\u003e\nemphasis on fundamental concepts, Pali terminology, and meditation\u003cbr\u003e\npractice. Mental development is based on experiential knowledge,\u003cbr\u003e\nwhich can only be gained in meditation. This book provides enough\u003cbr\u003e\nbackground and instructions for beginning meditation practice and\u003cbr\u003e\nguiding the practitioner until mental development matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is a technical manual rather than an inspirational book.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is intended for people who already have decided to walk the path of\u003cbr\u003e\nthe dhamma and look for concrete instructions. It may also be interesting\u003cbr\u003e\nto those who merely want to acquire a quick overview over Buddhist\u003cbr\u003e\npractice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksWholesale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44231176978593,"sku":"9781716211584","price":37.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/7w2nd2-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1713710672","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-mental-development","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}