1. Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Acknowledgements viii
4. 1. Introduction 1
5. 2. Meditation and the eightfold path 12
6. 3. The practice of meditation 58
7. 4. Various kinds of texts and meditation 102
8. 5. Narrative and meditation 157
9. 6. Buddhaghosa: practical tips on meditation 197
10. 7. Milinda’s Questions 216
11. 8. Sanskrit texts 224
12. Glossary 244
13. Notes 248
14. Bibliography 260