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​The Path to Nibbana

The Path to Nibbana

July 12, 2020

Friend David Johnson,

I love your book! I've read most of the books commonly recommended in Western sanghas (The Mind Illuminated, Right Concentration, Seeing That Frees, Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha, What the Buddha Taught etc.). These are all wonderful works, but yours is by far the best in comprehensively describing all the higher mind states - all the jhanas, all the Paths. It really shines through that you've experienced these states and aren't just providing some terse academic description of them. I also love how you're unapologetically Buddhist and don't try to secularize/whitewash the Dhamma. Thank you!!
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I've purchased the digital copy off Amazon, and two physical copies for my teacher (Tucker Peck AKA Upasaka Mahanama) and myself (that's me, smiling in the picture)!
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Metta,
Balint Farkas AKA Upasaka Nanda

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100%!
Just passing by to tell you thank you for what you've done by writing your book. Not only for me personally, but for a lot of people online. You where right, the practice works 100%. 

I think i had another vision after I wrote to you last, but besides that my practice has been extremely blissful, words cannot describe the abode of that pure peace and balance. I hope you're having a wonderful day, and again thank you for everything!  H.T.    Jan 2022

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JAMES V AMATORE  5.0 out of 5 starsA Sherpa through the labyrinth of the mind.
March 7, 2019 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
This is not an inspirational book. It is not a ’maybe I can achieve this book’. What this book will tell you is exactly where you are on your path to Nibbana, and what to do next. You will never regret reading this book.

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Updated 2019 Edition published with added chapter that dives deep into the Jhanas.  "Wow! Got your book. It is a major contribution. I already have used numerous quotes as references for my PhD thesis. I think it will really turn some heads around and help people immensely with their practice." M.J., VT"Beautifully written like one word flows into another ;written with such clarity..." from Amzn. review.

What is Nibbana? The experience and how to achieve it is in this book. Awakening actually is possible! This new book definitely says yes, but only if you add back in the step that is left out of other methods. And only if you follow the method laid out by the Buddha in his earliest teachings. Nibbana can and does happen with practice - and in this book you will be shown the step by step progression through the eight aware jhanas (levels of understanding) to the final cessation and the appearing of the unconditioned (Nibbana); and the incredible joy that arises afterward. It will give you the instructions on how to practice - even at home at your own pace.

This is a complete meditation handbook with all the instructions to achieve the goal and all of the levels of knowledge along the way. And now includes full text of "A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM)" and the full text of "A Guide to Forgiveness Meditation."
You will learn a different definition for Mindfulness that totally changes how you practice; and about a step in the text that has been left out of contemporary practices that is the key to the deepest levels of tranquility.

Learn the basics of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) which is really the practice of Loving-kindness and the Brahmaviharas from the earliest Buddhist texts: The Majjhima Nikaya and the Samyutta Nikaya. This book will guide you from the beginning stages to the highest attainments laid out clearly and concisely. Many previous students’ experiences have been compiled and researched to create the basis for this book. Additionally, other popular methods are compared here against the suttas to see if they match the Buddha's teachings and lead you to the enlightenment.

David Johnson wrote this book based on his insights as a senior student under Bhante Vimalaramsi, a 30-year monk living in the forests of Missouri. He came from a career in Silicon Valley to learn and study TWIM for the past seven years at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center near St. Louis. He currently teaches Online Retreats and authored “A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation” along with Bhante, which is the detailed beginning instructions for TWIM Loving-kindness practice. More information is available at www.dhammasukha.org

Hello brother David,

"Your book is superb! It is beyond excellent and stands a part from so many topical approaches to Metta meditation  found in other works.
I am reading the book a second time now! The results transcend words! The insights shared in the book have clarified so many details about what I have experienced in my practice, like having a dusty window cleansed, letting the light shine brighter.
I am recommending this book to others and just received the next book on TWIM from Dhamma Sukha Center."

All blessings to you and all beings 🙏   c.l. VA, USA  Oct. 2020
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  • ​Paperback: 346 pages
  • Publisher: Begin To See Publishing; 1 edition (February 7, 2017)
  • Major Revision: Apr 2018- Update May 2019
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1508808910
  • ISBN-13: 978-1508808916
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)​​  ​
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​File Size: 1346 KB
  • Print Length: 363 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1508808910
  • Publisher: BTS; 2 edition (February 10, 2017)
  • Updated Publication Date: April 2018/May 2019
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B06WRPZZQF
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"Beautifully written like one word flows into another and it is written with such clarity. Highly recommended for those on the path."

"I just completed my 2nd Online Retreat with David. The first one I did was last year and it went very well. But after that I had not meditated again. Then David came out with this book and I was curious so bought it. And it peaked my interest again mostly because of how well the book is written for the average person. Easy to understand.
So I decided - what the heck I'll do another online retreat. Even though I could have done it with just this book as the guide. I went into it with no expectations just curious. And it was great finding out that I wouldn't have to start all over again. I just picked up where I had left off last year."

"Well I am surprised and amazed at how fast I progressed in just a little over a week. I just can't believe it. And it didn't require a lot of time sitting and meditating. It's all a matter of listening- going by the instructions whether you do it in person or online or just by using this book."
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"So I can't recommend this book enough for you to understand how important it is. It's to be experienced. If I can do it - anyone can."

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Tomi Stone-Davidson

Excellent step by step instructions for a successful meditation practice. So many dharma books seem to lack integrity in that they don't seem to come from a place of personal experience.

This book is different. It gives excellent explanations of Buddhist basics that directly show how they affect and are integrated to a meditation practice. It can be frustrating trying to follow meditation instructions that are vague and void of helpful insights.

​Mr. Johnson explains what "sign posts" to look for and how to advance in your meditation practice. I highly recommend this book and any books by Ven. Vimalaramsi for a refreshing perspective on establishing a meditation practice.
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