Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha: An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book – Revised and Expanded Edition

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This revised and expanded edition presents a bold and unapologetic guide to Buddhist meditation. Daniel Ingram proposes that enlightenment can indeed be mastered—if practitioners let go of fantasy and treat meditation as a tool for examining reality rather than an escape. The book clarifies the distinction between concentration-based and insight (vipassana) meditation, provides concrete meditation practices, and offers detailed maps of mental states encountered throughout the journey of insight. Grounded in both personal experience and pragmatic instruction, Ingram’s style is both accessible and compelling, making this edition a modern classic for committed meditators.