Good Theravada Meditation Books

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ccook70
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Good Theravada Meditation Books

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Hello,

I am new to Buddhism.

Please direct me to some good Therevada meditation books explaining the concepts, how-to's etc.

Thanks for your help.

Corey
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>> Do you see a man wise [enlightened/ariya] in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<< -- Proverbs 26:12

This being is bound to samsara, kamma is his means for going beyond. -- SN I, 38.

“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” HPatDH p.723
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MN 118, Anapanasati Sutta, contains the canonical description by the Buddha of mindfulness of breathing.

DN 22, Maha-satipatthana Sutta, contains the canonical description by the Buddha of the four foundations of mindfulness.

Upasika Kee Nanayon: Breath Meditation Condensed

Thanissaro Bhikkhu: Basic Breath Meditation Instructions and the much more detailed With Each and Every Breath

Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo: Keeping the Breath in Mind

Mahasi Sayadaw: Satipatthana Vipassana

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Liberation is the inevitable fruit of the path and is bound to blossom forth when there is steady and persistent practice. The only requirements for reaching the final goal are two: to start and to continue. If these requirements are met there is no doubt the goal will be attained. This is the Dhamma, the undeviating law.

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