Things as They Are

A Collection of Talks on the Training of the Mind

Venerable Ācariya Mahā Boowa Ñāṇasampanno

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These talks were originally given to the monks at Venerable Ācariya Mahā Boowa’s monastery in Thailand. They deal in part with issues particular to Buddhist monks, but they also contain much that is of more general interest. Since the monks being addressed were at different stages in their practice, each talk deals with issues on a variety of levels. Thus there should be something of use for every reader interested in the training of the mind.

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