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Well if he is the most senior theravadan monastic in the West, then that's a very good sign, because his first book was excellent, in my opinion. Thanks.
Bhante Gunaratana has been around for quite a while here in the West. He knows his stuff when it comes to meditation. A very good and valuable source to listen to if you can figure out what he's talking about and apply it to your own practice. He's always worth reading.