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Guided insight meditation in the tradition of Mindfulness in Plain English — breath, noting, and everyday awareness.

Mindfulness in Plain English

Read a chapter, then sit. Work through the path at your own pace — inspired by Bhante Gunaratana's guide, in your own words here.

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Chapter 4: Attitude

Getting started

Chapters 4–8 — attitude, body, breath, structure.

Problems & distractions

Chapters 10–12 — when practice gets hard.

Mindfulness

Chapters 13–14 — what sati is and how it differs from concentration.

Daily life

Chapter 15 — off the cushion.

All sessions

Browse by theme — each sit maps to chapters in the learn path above.

Foundation

Posture, attitude, and how to begin.

Breath

Anapana — breath as your primary object.

Working with the mind

Noting, hindrances, discomfort, and metta.

Daily life

Book-based practice off the cushion, plus everyday sessions for morning, focus, and rest.

Evening

Closing the day with clarity.

Breathing

4 in · 4 hold · 4 out · 4 hold

Ready

A few minutes of focused breathing can shift your whole day.

Evening wind-down

Close the day the way the book suggests — seat, breath, and release.

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Ambient soundscape

Choose a backdrop for your moment of calm.

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Welcome to Serene

A gentle space for mood check-ins, guided meditation, breathing exercises, and reflection. Everything stays on your device.

  • 🌿 Daily mood & intention check-ins
  • 🧘 Guided meditations & breathing
  • 📓 Gratitude & reflection journal
  • 🌧️ Ambient soundscapes