Download or read book Enlighten Yourself and Others A Practical Guide to Buddhism written by Kun Gu Rinpoche Valerie and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enlighten Yourself and Others/A Practical Guide to Buddhism is meant to simplify Buddhist teachings and expand Buddhist principles in a waythat makes sense and can be utilized in today's world. A common concern is the issue of suffering. Why do people suffer and how can suffering be minimized or eliminated? The book is, therefore, a practical guide to provide hope and an avenue toward healing. Studying the Buddhist scriptures, meditating, chanting, exercising mind control and generating compassion can help alleviate suffering. As a result, we gain wisdom and can become happier. The book addresses reasons why people suffer and offers, from a Buddhist perspective, incentives to overcome the obstacle.The book covers the following topics: anger, racism, road rage, job loss, divorce, losing a loved one, death, how to prepare for our own death, why is there is death, how to deal with grief, suicide, why am I here, alcohol and drug abuse. The book also addresses commonly asked questions regarding Buddhism.

Download or read book Enlighten Your Self and Others written by KunGu Rinpoche Valerie Vallas and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enlighten Yourself and Others/A Practical Guide to Buddhism is meant to simplify Buddhist teachings and expand Buddhist principles in a way that makes sense and can be utilized in today's world. A common concern is the issue of suffering. Why do people suffer and how can suffering be minimized or eliminated? The book is, therefore, a practical guide to provide hope and an avenue toward healing. Studying the Buddhist scriptures, meditating, chanting, exercising mind control and generating compassion can help alleviate suffering. As a result, we gain wisdom and can become happier. The book addresses reasons why people suffer and offers, from a Buddhist perspective, incentives to overcome the obstacle.The book covers the following topics: anger, racism, road rage, job loss, divorce, losing a loved one, death, how to prepare for our own death, why is there is death, how to deal with grief, suicide, why am I here, alcohol and drug abuse. The book also addresses commonly asked questions regarding Buddhism.

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Tai Morello and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover why people like Russel Simmons Jr, Jennifer Aniston, Phil Jackson and Brad Pitt all incorporate the life-changing practice of Buddhism into their lives. Mindfulness meditation is everywhere these days, from the therapy couch to the Google campus, from prisons to athletic events. But what are the origins of this surge in mindfulness? What kind of worldview and lifestyle went along with these ancient techniques of meditative training? And, beyond the questionable metaphysics and well-worn pop-psychology bromides, what is meditation actually for? This book explores the Buddhist ideas behind the mindfulness techniques that have seen such a groundswell of popularity. It covers meditation not just as a body of techniques for relaxation and stress relief to accessorize our busy modern lives, but as part of a radical system of self-transformation that offers the possibility of profound liberation. In this book, the Buddhist system and the ideas behind it are presented, not as a religion that's asking for your allegiance, but as a body of theory and practice geared towards fostering an an inner revolution. Buddhism for beginners will teach you: The worldview underpinning Buddhist meditation techniques, and what those techniques were actually intended for. The principles that guide a life lived genuinely, gracefully, and compassionately. What meditation is all about in the context of the Buddhist path, and how to get into the practice of working with your mind. A surprising vision of the self, the mind, and the nature of human experience that can fundamentally alter the way you look at the world. Don't hesitate. To start on a journey that could deeply transform how you relate to your world, scroll up and grab your copy right now. Check out some of the testimonials below: "If I had the choice of being lectured about Buddhism or reading a book, I'd pick this specific book because it is so nicely written. It starts out pretty slow paced introducing a bunch of concepts related to Buddhism before moving towards meditation and the like. It sucked me in right away and I continued flipping page after page nonstop. Reading in a quiet room sure helped and I felt this great sense of calmness. It's pretty amazing!" "If you are beginning to practice Buddhism or are contemplating doing so, this book is a great place to start. It is the perfect book to give to friends or family members who are not familiar with Buddhism but want to understand your newfound spirituality. This book was extremely easy for me to understand and I fully as though the concepts presented were something that I could begin to apply now and by my own unaided strength. I would recommend this book to anyone else who is curious about Buddhism regardless of whether or not you intend on making Buddhism part of your life." - SCROLL UP AND CLICK THE ORANGE BUTTON NOW!

Download or read book Buddha s Nature written by Wes Nisker and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Buddha said that "everything we need to know about life can be found inside this fathom-long body." Then why is most people's spirituality--whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jewish--completely cut off from their body? In this provocative and groundbreaking book, you'll discover that enlightenment comes not from "out there," but from a deep understanding of our own personal biology. Using the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, a traditional Buddhist meditation, Nisker shows how cutting-edge science is proving the tenets first offered by the Buddha. And he provides a practical program, complete with meditations and exercises, that enables readers to become mindful of the origins of emotions, desires, and thoughts. One of the great synthesizers of East and West, Nisker shows how to incorporate the traditional understanding of the Buddha with the latest scientific discoveries while on our spiritual journey. He shows that we are not separate from nature and the evolving universe. The way to enlightenment lies within our very biology. Most important, Nisker offers a practical program--complete with meditations and exercises--so readers can take their own evolutionary journey into their bodies to find the origins of emotions, desires, and thoughts. Nisker provides a liberating way for each of us to incorporate into our lives the understanding, proven by the latest scientific evidence and foretold in the great traditional teachings of the Buddha, that we are not separate from nature and the evolving universe. Our biology is not our destiny, but our way to enlightenment.

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Tashi Lingpa and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER: How to practice Buddhism in your Everyday Life!Want to lead a balanced life that is a middle path between pleasure and pain? Interested to follow a philosophy that will lead you to self-actualization? Do not believe in worshipping an idol or deity? Do you want to lead a fulfilling life by following the path of mindfulness? Buddhism may be the solution.Practicing Buddhism in Everyday LifeBuddhism, although an ancient religion, can be practiced every day easily. Buddhism doesn't prescribe difficult rituals or impossible customs; it is a practical religion that is more modern and progressive than many other religions. Buddhism doesn't throw strict rules at us and expect us to follow them or else. Buddhism doesn't tell you that the answers are elsewhere. It says that the answer to all the questions lie within yourself. It is better to rely on yourself, your knowledge, your intellect and your wisdom to search the Eternal Truth rather than depending on a teacher to take you on the path. Buddhism is a way of life; and to become a Buddhist you don't have to convert to it. Anyone who wishes to live a simple, compassionate and peaceful life as prescribed by the Buddha, and live according to the Four Noble Truths, can simply call themselves a Buddhist. BUY NOW: Buddhism for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness & Awakening for a Fulfilling LifeHere Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn in this book... What is the origin of Buddhism? Is Buddhism a religion or philosophy? Who was Gautama Buddha? The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism what is the Eight Fold Path? What are the Five Precepts? How to make Buddhism a way of life? And much, much more! Includes BONUS CHAPTER on Clearing the Common Misunderstandings of Buddhism!Take action today and buy this book for a limited time discount of only $8.99!Scroll to the top and click the BUY NOW button!

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Alexandra Jessen and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how Buddhism can SKYROCKET your peace and happiness in daily life then keep reading... Do you want to learn the fundamentals of Buddhism? Do you want to learn it in a PRACTICAL manner that actually improves your day to day life? Do you want to learn it in an easy to understand manner? Buddhism now is more popular than it has been in decades, the Buddha's incredible teachings are starting to get the recognition they deserve. What has happened recently is a wave of books that only go over the theory of Buddhism and don't cover the most important aspect- how Buddhism can transform your daily life and revolutionize you as a person. As a practicing Buddhist, I came to the realization that while memorizing the 4 Noble Truths is great, what's more important is living the teachings, and allowing them to permeate into your life. Not only that, but for us Westerners we need a slightly different approach then the Monks, we have busy and demanding lives and Buddhism can still help us live in harmony! We've all seen the studies on Mindfulness, such as the 2011 study in the Psychiatry research showed how Mindfulness Meditation can literally change our brain chemistry or how a 2009 Harvard study proved Mindfulness can help fight disease through the 'relaxation effect.' But, this won't have any impact on you until you start PRACTICING Mindfulness and Meditation, memorizing the 5 hindrances doesn't have quite the same effect unfortunately. Anyways, here is just a slither of what you will discover inside... - The 1 Practice the Buddha recommended that will make you the Happiest version of yourself! - How to use the 4 Noble truths to ELIMINATE suffering in your life - What 'Awakening' is and how to actually awaken yourself! - The 5 Secrets Buddhist Monks use to become effortlessly happy every single day - Why this 1 daily practice will help you find serenity in the most crazy times of your life - A simple, yet incredibly effective, meditation technique to help you relieve stress and feel more at peace even if you've NEVER meditated before - 7 Practical tips to help you free yourself from the tyranny of your own mind - The truth about Karma and how it can genuinely help you transform your life (Most westerners don't know this) - How to practice Buddhism on your own terms, in your own way (Remember it's a personal practice!) - Why more average westerners are becoming Buddhist than ever before AND increasing their happiness levels at the same time - What Buddhists know about true peace that you don't - How to live your life in the present moment with the help of these 5 Practices - Tips and Strategies for making all of the teachings part of your 'Everyday Buddhism' practice - The Startling truth about why the most important part of Buddhism is the PRACTICAL applications of the teachings - And that is barely even scratching the surface! Even if you have no idea what Karma really is or don't even have a clue what this whole Mindfulness craze is all about, this book outlines an easy to digest way how the incredible teachings of the Buddha can transform your life! So, if you want the Essential Buddhist teachings delivered in the most practical manner to help you live a life full of joy and happiness then scroll up and click "Add to Cart."

Download or read book BUDDHISM Buddhism for Beginners How to Go from Beginner to Monk and Master Your Mind written by Michael Williams and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-16 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.-Buddha Have you longed for a sense of peace in your life? Have you found yourself craving a kind of happiness you cannot define? Have you ever considered how Buddhism might enrich your life? Forget what you think you may know about this ancient and culturally significant religion, and open your mind to the limitless possibilities that Buddhism has in store for you. Over 2,500 years old and just as vibrant and powerful as ever, the teachings of the Buddha have transcended language, culture, and time-and remains one of the most influential forms of practice and higher thought on Earth. Learn how to ease suffering from your life and achieve ultimate happiness through the understanding and practice of Buddhist teachings. Buddhism for Beginners succeeds as a fine introduction to the Buddha's life, and how the practical application of his teachings can benefit all of us who seek a deeper connection to the world around us. Here's what to expect in the Beginners' guide: A comprehensive understanding of what Buddhism is and where it comes from Who Buddha was and how his teachings apply to the modern world Karma and why you've been looking at it the wrong way What mindfulness is and what it is not A guide to Vipassana and the art of accepting reality An introduction to meditation and its benefits A glimpse into the everyday life of monks And much, much more! Beautifully crafted and conveyed with all the gravity and loveliness its topic demands, this guide for beginners is a breath of fresh air. If you are ready to enrich your life and accept a higher way of thinking, look no further than this introductory guide to Buddhism and its benefits. Begin your journey with Buddhism for Beginners: How to Go From Beginner to Monk and Master Your Mind today. "Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are.It solely relies on what you think."

Download or read book A Practical Beginners Guide to Buddha written by Antonio Barros and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FREE BONUS BOOK "HOW TO BECOME A MEDITATION EXPERT" INCLUDED! Practical Beginners Guide to Buddha: Learn the 8 Steps to Walk the Noble Path to Enlightenment & Find Inner Peace Using Meditation Are you interested in the teachings of Buddha and are you seeking to find inner peace? Have you ever considered incorporating meditation and mindfulness into your everyday life? Do you want to learn about 8 practical steps to walk the noble path to enlightenment? If you answered YES to any of the above questions, this " Practical Beginners Guide to Buddha " is the book for you! This book was designed as an introductory book and will present you with a practical 8-step system, based on Buddhist principles, you can implement to improve your daily life. Anyone interested to learn about positive lifestyle changes and practical application of Buddhism will be able to enjoy this book. What exactly will I learn from this book? The following 8 practical steps towards enlightenment are explained thoroughly in this book: #1 Finding your perspectives and understanding of the world around you #2 Letting go: Choosing your mindset and liberate emotional intelligence #3 Communication: Choosing positive words and being truthful #4 Using the concept of Karma to influence your actions #5 Way of life: The influence of your actions on others #6 Directing your life energy: Motivation and effort #7 Mindfulness: Thorough awareness and attention #8 Meditation: Focus and concentration on your whole being However, these are just SOME of the topics that are covered in this book! Learning about Buddhist principles is not only a spiritual and inspirational choice, it is also a lifestyle choice. By altering your perspective on life and changing your daily habits using meditation, you can allow yourself to reduce personal stress and put everyday problems in perspective. Using the guidelines of Buddhism, you can start your journey towards a more peaceful and positive mindset. Discover the inspirational lessons from Buddha... This book will introduce you to a practical guide to applying Buddhist principles in your everyday life. The eightfold path will provide the framework for your journey towards an improved, more peaceful and wholesome life. These steps apply to all humans: Buddhist or Atheist, believer or non-believer. The path to enlightenment is focused on practical matters, on improving your actions and thoughts. Interested to learn more about using these Buddhist principles in practice? Scroll to the top of the page and select the BUY button to start reading immediately! --- Tags: Buddhism for beginners, Buddhism without belief, Buddhism for atheists, mindfulness, meditation, karma, karmaphala, enlightenment, reincarnation, suffering, Dukkha, Chakra, Chakras, Gautama, Theravada, Mahayana, essence of Buddhism, complete introduction to Buddhism in practice, meditation techniques, philosophy.

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Aura Heal and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock your spirituality and discover how Buddhist principles can transform your life. Are you looking for a profound introduction to Buddha's teachings? Do you have a busy life, and you want to know how Buddhist philosophy can help you appreciate the present moment, quell anxiety, and promote feelings of peace? Then it's time to try this book. No matter how busy your life is, Buddhist teachings are essential tools for a happy and fulfilled life. They help you experience mindfulness, reduce the stress of daily activities, and promote the calm and tranquility that comes from Zen meditation. Now, this book explores the ancient Buddhist teachings, offering you a practical roadmap to incorporating this philosophy into a modern lifestyle. Covering the Four Noble Truths, the Six Perfections, and how you can find joy in the present moment, inside you'll discover: - An Exploration of Buddhism - Noble Truths, The Realms of Desire, and Much More - Understanding What Reincarnation and Karma Really Mean - The Powerful, Scientifically-Proven Benefits of Practicing Buddhism - The Secret To Finding Joy and Contentment In The Present Moment - Why YOU Should Be Practicing Meditation (and How To Start Today) - Practical Methods For Incorporating Buddhism Into a Busy, Modern Life - And Much More... With tips and tricks for beginners, simple yet foolproof ways to turn meditation into a lifelong habit, and how Buddhist teachings can even improve your personal and professional life, now you can explore how Buddhism will change your life even if you're always busy.

Download or read book The Experience of Insight written by Joseph Goldstein and published by Buddhist Publication Society. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every so often, a book appears that has a special value for people who are students of the nature of reality. Joseph Goldstein teaches meditation as a method of experiencing things as they are, entering the remarkable flow of the mind/body process. This work, comprised of unusually clear instructions and discourses given during a 30-day Vipassana meditation retreat, is a day-to-day journey into Mind.

Download or read book Buddhism A Practical Guide to Integrating and Practicing Buddhism in Everyday Life A Guide to Start Practicing Buddhist Meditation written by Viola Hansen and published by Viola Hansen. This book was released on 2021-12-16 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though it is a beginner’s guide, Buddhist Meditation takes the topic of meditation to a whole new level. Written in a style that is insightful and engaging, this book is not only intended for those who want to release stress and develop a more positive attitude. This book is for the person who wants to take their experience of life to a whole new dimension. In this book, you will learn more about: • The Origin of Buddhism • The Teachings of Buddhism • The Different School of Buddhism • The Most Important Aspects of Buddhism • Buddhism in Our Time • How to Practice five Precepts of Buddhism • The Essence of Life and Enlightenment • Buddhism for Children • Creating a Meditation Space in Your Home • Typical Buddhist meditation • ... AND MORE! In the book I investigate distinctions between independent individuality and interactive relationality in physical phenomena. This common topic for modern physics and philosophy of science is explored using current research in those disciplines. Buddhism also focuses on relationships, proposing that independent things do not exist. In the context of physical reality, I take this Buddhist view as a hypothesis and examine it critically.

Download or read book Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha written by Daniel Ingram and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very idea that the teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our fanciful notions of it are stripped away, and we have learned to use meditation as a method for examining reality rather than an opportunity to wallow in self-absorbed mind-noise. Ingram sets out concisely the difference between concentration-based and insight (vipassana) meditation; he provides example practices; and most importantly he presents detailed maps of the states of mind we are likely to encounter, and the stages we must negotiate as we move through clearly-defined cycles of insight. Its easy to feel overawed, at first, by Ingram's assurance and ease in the higher levels of consciousness, but consistently he writes as a down-to-earth and compassionate guide, and to the practitioner willing to commit themselves this is a glittering gift of a book.In this new edition of the bestselling book, the author rearranges, revises and expands upon the original material, as well as adding new sections that bring further clarity to his ideas.

Download or read book Buddha on a Bull written by Elena Nezhinsky and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From hard-core spiritual seeker: authentic spiritual adventure with passions and vulnerabilities, and a simple and unconventional guidebook for those who are tired of seeking enlightenment. This is the most real, raw, wild, truthful, funny book on awakening and enlightenment I have ever read. It could easily be called 'welcome to being human'. Elena brings the spiritual search into the realm of being human in a way that no one else could. I deeply and highly recommend this easy to read, easy to love, easy to understand jewel to anyone seeking themselves. --Shanti Zimmermann, Emotional Clarity Mentor Buddha On A Bull is some very real shit. It's a radically clear, concise, and easily accessible book about the nature of what many have come to call "spirituality," and "enlightenment". --Chris Grosso, hard rock musician and author A delightful guide full of important pointers for those who wish to explore the journey of awakening. The book is easy to read and the stories are told with sincere honesty, eliminating the many fantasies surrounding spirituality. --John Tan "Thusness", Buddhist teacher For confused beings like ourselves who have the habit of shopping from shelf to shelf for Dharma snacks, Elena has written the perfect handbook. If you've only been gorging on empty calories, here is the balanced nutritional supplement you need. And it answers many of the modern problems never even thought of in Traditional Eastern meditation texts! It's practical, and gives advice on avoiding difficulties, which are all of our own making. And it's simple, full of easy effective ways to make sure that once we get unstuck, we can relax, free. --John Hoag, Practitioner of Dzogchen and translator for Tibetan Teachers Here is a being who is humble enough to follow a teaching, a teacher or a modality that feels right and, at the same time, has the keen eye to see through spiritual bullshit and reject confusing, useless and false concepts and practices. She also displays the rare gift of courage - the courage it often takes to leave a group or a forum with detachment and without the kind of false loyalty that so often keeps a seeker enslaved and addicted to a path and its community. --Nurit Oren with Gabor Harsanyi, Spiritual teachers In this book, Elena takes you on a journey that reveals her real life experiences of the search for enlightenment, and shares invaluable, practical guidance resulting from the magic and the misery of it all. The writing is simplicity itself, in her unique enjoyable voice she speaks to her readers as an equal, without the rarified air of a teacher, daring them to let go of everything they think they know about seeking, about enlightenment, and about who they really are. Elena takes all of the many experiences one can have on this journey, distills them down to their essence in eminently readable form, offered like a wrapped gift. Accessible and beautifully devoid of non-dual BS. --Cynthia M. Clingan, MSEd, PCC, Somatic Psychotherapist By sharing her authentic and courageous journey of self-discovery and awakening, Elena models what it's like to follow one's truth. [She] displays the courage, insight, and understanding gained from her life journey, and she generously shares her experiences and guideposts with the reader. --Susanne Marie, Spiritual Mentor and Guide

Download or read book Our Pristine Mind written by Orgyen Chowang and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “gem of a book” reveals how we can go beyond mindfulness to connect with the ultimate happiness within us and transform our lives (Rick Hanson, Buddha’s Brain) The true nature of our mind is brilliant, clear, and joyful. But we don’t experience this reality amid the swirl of stresses, thoughts, and emotions of day-to-day life. Our Pristine Mind is a practical guide to uncovering our naturally comfortable state of mind and reconnecting with the unconditional happiness that is already within us. Using straightforward, accessible language, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche leads us through the path of Pristine Mind meditation, a practice from the profound teachings known as Dzogchen. This book presents the entire journey of meditation, from the very beginning all the way to the complete happiness of enlightenment. It is a realistic, natural process that can be practiced and experienced by anyone.

Download or read book Buddhism written by Joan Duncan Oliver and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern guide to the teachings of Buddhism Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha’s Life, Teachings, and Practices is an indispensable guide to a 2,600-year-old wisdom tradition that has transformed the lives of millions across centuries and around the world. Readers will learn how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of all time, and discover how they too can follow his revolutionary methods to attain happiness and inner freedom. Along with accessible overviews of central teachings—the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, core virtues like kindness and compassion, and more—Buddhism covers such basics as: - the three main Buddhist traditions—Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—historically and their relevance today - the role of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhist practice - step-by-step instruction in key Buddhist practices Writing in an engaging, approachable style, author Joan Duncan Oliver outlines the fundamentals of Buddhism for every reader, revealing its timeless truths and their relevance for finding peace in uncertain times. A practitioner of Buddhist meditation for forty years, Oliver has written extensively on Buddhist wisdom and its application to daily life. Her practical approach makes Buddhism an essential modern guidebook to an ancient tradition.

Download or read book Buddhism for Beginners written by Gabriel Davidson and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basics of Buddhism. This book is ideal for those who wish to practice Buddhism or are simply interested in the history and teachings of the Buddha. There is a good deal of misunderstanding about Buddhism, particularly in Western countries. This book explains what it is and what is not, how to become a Buddhist and how to practise Buddhism. Buddhism is described in both its traditional aspect and in modern terms, with application to modern lifestyles. Whether you are new to the study of Buddhism or have been studying it or practicing it for years, this book will provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with a variety of Buddhist teachings while guiding you to think about them, and yourself, in new ways. Discover a greater sense of peace, strength, and happiness through the healing possibilities of Buddhism. Filled with straightforward guidance and simple explanations of Buddhist beliefs and concepts, this guide teaches you accessible and effective ways to heal from stress, anxiety, and deeper feelings of loss. What you will learn - Gain knowledge of Buddhist ethics and guidelines - Investigate different schools and traditions of Buddhism - Learn about the basic history of the Buddha and Buddhism - Dive into mindfulness, compassion, concentration, and more Requirements - An open mind and willingness to investigate new ideas, practices, and methods of relieving stress and anxiety. - The time to dedicate a few minutes to meditation practice and personal examination of the principles offered.

Download or read book Making Your Way in Life as a Buddhist written by Ronald Hirsch and published by Thepracticalbuddhist.com. This book was released on 2012 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each day, we are faced with moments when we need to make decisions about how we lead our lives...whether they concern our work, our personal relationships, or other aspects of our lives. How do we as Buddhists make those decisions? Do we listen to our ego, our learned experience, or our true Buddha nature? Since most of us are not enlightened or have even reached a stage approaching enlightenment this presents a very real challenge. Making Your Way in Life as a Buddhist is a practical guide to making those decisions consistent with the Buddhist path, rather than constantly falling off it because of the pull of our ego. We cannot escape the fact that we are part of the contemporary culture. We live in this world and it is the way it is. We are part of it...our work, our shopping, our reading, our family relationships...all of this happening within the context of and is impacted by our culture. But we need to not be captive to it. If we are walking the Buddhist path and seek peace and contentment, we must find a way to be part of that culture and yet look at our interactions with it from a Buddhist perspective. Making Your Way in Life will show you the way.