NEW RELEASE FOR KATHINA 2015

 

THE MEDICINE 

OF MINDFULNESS

by

ASHIN KAVINDALANKARA

Translated & Abridged by Simone Tai

"When one gets sick, suitable food and medicine are the main things necessary for the illness to be cured. 

Similarly, those who wish to be free from the disease of mental defilements must take the medicine of the dhamma, or the Buddha’s teachings. So that this dhamma medicine gets properly absorbed, when taking it, the “mouth” which we call morality (sīla) must be in good condition. Morality is the fundamental basis for the fulfillments of one’s meditation practice. The Buddha has said that morality is just like the mouth.

Why is this? Because those who do not keep good morality do not have a clear conscience, it will not be easy for them to gain clarity and peacefulness of mind. If the mind is not calm, then there is no way for wholesome practices to be developed.

Therefore, yogīs (meditators) who want to take the medicine of mindfulness, and who want to practice according to the method laid out in this book, must first of all keep the basic moral precepts. Only then will they have security and confidence of mind, and be able to gain mental stability and tranquility.

Having fulfilled the basic moral precepts, which are like the mouth, if you can practice meditation according to the method shown in this book, all physical ailments (except for some incurable diseases), as well as mental defilements, will surely disappear."

~ from Author's Introduction

This book is a translation of a selection of chapters from the Burmese original ILLNESS AND THE YOGĪ: Living Free from Disease (2013).

The author, Sayādaw Ashin Kavindālankāra was born on October 17, 1979 in Thant Se township, Shwebo district, upper Burma. He became a novice at the age of 9, and studied at the well-known Mahāgandhayon Monastery in Amarapura. He has earned several degrees, including the Dhammācariya, Alankāra, Vinayavidhu, Dīghanikāya-vidhu, and Anguttaranikāyavidhu. He practiced Vipassanā meditation at the Mahāsī Meditation Center in Yangon in 2007, and then at the Panditarama Meditation Center in 2008. He has taught meditation at the Panditarama Meditation Center in Yangon, and also at the Panditarama Hse Main Gon forest center in Bago. He is currently establishing the SāsanaAlin-Saung Meditation Center in Hlegu Township.

 

 

 M E T T A

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Nirodhārāma Meditation Society was set up in 2004 by Sayādaw U Nanda Siddhi (formerly known as Maung Tin Hlaing). Sayādaw was born on 16th July, 1960 at Moulmein, Myanmar. In 1977, after he had finished High School, he attended a meditation retreat at Taung Wine Mahāsī Meditation Centre under the guidance of Sayādaw U Paṇḍitabhivaṁsa (then presiding Sayādaw of the Mahāsi Meditation Centre in Yangon.

 

Sayādaw U Nanda Siddhi

Between 1978 to 1981, he studied at Yangon Arts and Science University and  graduated with a B.Sc. Degree in Physics, with Distinction in Electronics. Later, in 1987, he obtained a R.L. Degree and practised as a registered lawyer or Registered High Court Pleader in Myanmar.

However, very soon thereafter, he decided that the worldly life was not suitable for him. Thus, on 30th May 1988 and with the permission and support of his parents, he was ordained as a monk by Aggamahāpaṇḍita Baddanta Naginda at the Khanda Ordination Hall of Wezayandar Monastery in Danyingon Quarter, Moulmein.
 

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2015 NEW PUBLICATION

All beings wish to live a happy life that is free from disease. But you will not find a single person in the world who has never been sick before. Even if one is free from physical illness, one's mind is full of mental worries, distress and dissatisfaction.

In addition, all beings have to face the sufferings of old age and death. How often, and for how long, has one ever truly experienced real happiness and contentment? All of us search for happiness and well-being day after day, but where can we find real peace and real freedom?

In this meditation manual, Sayadaw U Kavindalankara clearly explains the Buddha's permanent cure for all physical and mental suffering. The Four Satipatthanas, or the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, provide a sure way for real happiness and peace. Those who practice the method sincerely and with wholehearted effort will be able to overcome not only physical ailments, but also the intense mental diseases of greed, anger and delusion. Starting with the basic practice of morality and the Four Guardian Meditations, Sayadaw gives very precise instructions on how to practice Satipatthana correctly, and how to overcome common difficulties that many meditators experience. Sayadaw captures the essence of the Buddha's teachings with an extremely practical, direct and fresh perspective which is based on his own meditation experience as well as scriptual knowledge.

Try taking the 

"Medicine of Mindfulness" 

according to the instructions, 

so that you can learn and practice 

the method of freeing oneself 

from mental defilements, 

so that you can find 

real peace and well-being.

About the Author

SayādawAshin Kavindālankāra was born on October 17, 1979 in Thant Se township, Shwebo district, upper Burma. He became a novice at the age of 9, and studied at the well-known Mahāgandhayon Monastery in Amarapura. He has earned several degrees, including the Dhammacariya, Alankāra, Vinayavidhu, Dīghanikāyavidhu, and Anguttaranikāyavidhu. He practiced Vipassanā meditation at the Mahāsi Meditation Center in Yangon in 2007, and then at the Panditarama Meditation Center in 2008. He has taught meditation at the Panditarama Meditation Center in Yangon, and also at the Panditarama HseMainGon forest center in Bago. He is currently establishing the SāsanaAlinSaung Meditation Center in Hlegu Township.

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