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Joyful Wisdom
Paperback Edition: 1/2010
In this remarkable sequel to his book, "The Joy of Living", Buddhist scholar and teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche explores the role of positive thinking and how to overcome anxiety in everyday life. Seen from the 2,500 year-old perspective of Buddhism, every chapter in human history
can be described as an 'age of anxiety'; anxiety has been part of the human condition for centuries. In general, we respond to this basic unease and the disturbing emotions it engenders in one of two ways: we try to escape or we succumb. Either way creates more complications and problems in our lives. And Buddhism offers a third option: 'taking your life on the path'. Looking directly at the disturbing emotions and other problems we experience in our lives, see them as stepping stones to freedom; befriend them, work through them to reach an authentic experience of wisdom, confidence, clarity, and joy. "Joyful Wisdom" is divided into three parts, the way traditional Buddhist texts are organized. Part One offers an overview of the basic unease we feel, how it evolved, and its true source. Part Two describes the methods of meditation that transforms our experiences into deeper insights. Part Three explores the application of these methods to emotional, physical, and personal problems. The main points in each chapter are underlined by examples drawn from Yongey Mingyur's personal experience in dealing with panic disorder, the stories of friends and teachers, and in particular the conversations with people he's met during the 12 years he has spent teaching around the world.
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Publisher : Bantam
Publication date : 2010-04-01
Subjects: Non-fiction, Medicine, Health And Personal Development