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Being Nobody Going Nowhere

By: Ayya Khema
Narrated by: Claire Slemmer, Fajer Al-Kaisi
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In this lucid classic, beloved teacher Ayya Khema introduces the listener to the essence of the Buddhist path. She addresses the how and why of meditation, providing a clear framework for understanding the nature of karma and rebirth and the entirety of the eightfold path. With specific, practical advice, Ayya Khema illuminates the practices of compassion and sympathetic joy, and offers forthright guidance in working with the hindrances that we all encounter in meditation. Few introductory books are both simple and profound. Being Nobody, Going Nowhere is both.

©2016, 1987 Ayya Khema (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
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Don't Be Put Off By The Title!

If you're new to meditation or Buddhist principles, maybe you have to read or listen to this book to learn why it is the perfect title.

This is one of the best books I've ever come across in this arena and has made sense of a lot of vague understandings to me.
Just a big book of eloquent truth.
Nothing mystical.
Just lessons in how to keep your head from turning to mush on a daily basis.
Not a book about being helpless or hopeless - the absolute opposite.

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Great

straightforward teaching giving a clear insight into the importance of meditation and the spiritual path
thank you

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So simple and straight to the point

One of the best entry-level meditation & mindfulness explanation out there. Without misticism and religious beliefs, just a core of the Buddha teachings.

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Well received

This was a great book to listen to. I would highly recommend. It has ignited a want to learn more about Buddhism

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Clear and simple Buddha teachings

This book stands out for the clarity, simplicity and practicality of the Buddha teachings. I had a lot of aha moments with it. It is a guide for anyone in the search of truth and happiness that ultimately brings true liberation.

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Learnt so much

This book was a wonderfully surprise. I only started listening to it one night when I couldn’t sleep. I really didn’t have much of an idea of what it was about. But it’s probably been one of the most profound books I have listened to. I’m about to listen again - so much to understand and absorb!

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Brilliant

Such a great listen, I’ve learnt so much. Wonderful. I’ll definitely listen to again very very soon

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very useful 👌

very beautiful book. easy to understand and practice mindfulness in daily life. is recommended 👍

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Gem of a audio

So many ah ha moments, kept listening to bits over and over. Thank you

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wonderful, clear, simple, well taught

i loved it, listened each chapter at least a couple of times, so simple and well explained, so wise and clear. to me, very deep and necessary. very well read, pleasant voice and pace.

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