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Analysis Of Henepola Gunaratana's 10 Ways To Find Happiness

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Henepola Gunaratana’s 10 Ways to Find Happiness Henepola Gunaratana knows as Bhante G is a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk. He became a monk at the age of 12; in the temple of Malandeniya Village. He is popularly known for his book Mindfulness in Plain English, which is the best book to understand mindfulness for the beginners. When you have learned compassion for yourself, compassion for others is automatic. - Henepola Gunaratana We often meet with people, who complain about others, but they never look into themselves; often when you see problems in others, it is the reason that your mind is not with peace. Happier inner being and a soul with full bliss never look for problems he/she find the solution and the ways he/she would be happy. First, we need to change ourselves then we can see the world changing along with us. The you that goes in one side of the meditation experience is not the same you that comes out the other side. - Henepola Gunaratana Meditation is not a miracle; it is a process, and a result of your daily good deeds. However, a miracle could be possible through meditation, but it quite depends on the person himself. If you want to find happiness by getting rid of a bad memory, then meditation can do that for you. So, it means it is a miracle for you. Furthermore, if you are struggling with memorizing your studies then meditation can help you with that; so again it is a miracle for you. You can learn not to want what you want, to recognize desires but not be

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