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"I do not perceive even one other thing, O monks, that when developed and cultivated entails such great happiness as the mind. The mind when developed and cultivated entails great happiness.”
~ The Buddha
AN 1:9

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Recommended Reading

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Venerable U Silananda

Wisdom Publications, Boston, 1990.
This is the basic text of and commentary on the meditative techniques which the Buddha described as the only way to peace and happiness. Written by a Theravada monk with 40 years of meditative experience. Explains in detail all the instructions of the Buddha on how to achieve mindfulness.

Wisdom Publications, Boston, 1990. (detailed contents field)