Buddhist Boot Camp

Name: Buddhist Boot Camp
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ISBN: 9780062267436

ISBN-10: 0062267434

ISBN-13: 9780062267436

Edition: 2013

Authors: Timber Hawkeye

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Buddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation's short attention span. The chapters in this small book can be read in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote, and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You don't need to be a Buddhist to find the Buddha's teachings motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, "Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are." So whether it's Mother Teresa's acts of charity, Gandhi's perseverance, or your aunt Betty's calm demeanor, as long as you're motivated to be…

Book details

List price: $18.50
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 2/19/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 5.83" wide x 7.36" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English



Basic Training: The chapters in this book are short and easy to understand, and can be read in any order.


Introduction


Mindfulness


Grasping


Training the Mind


The Big Picture


Life Is a Piece of Cake


Less Is More


Unlearn


Sit Happens


We Are the Victims of Our Own Choices


Utopia


Leave No Trace


Love and Relationships


Love Is the Recognition of Beauty


What a Healthy Relationship Looks Like


My Wedding Day


Feelings vs. Emotions


Sexual Responsibility


How a Short Talk Can Make a Big Difference


The Healing Power of Love


Religion/Spirituality


A Simple Definition of God


The Divinity Within


The Danger of Scripture


Pray, Meditate, or Both?


Leading by Example


Karma


The Message, Not the Messenger


Buddhism as a Windshield Wiper


Teaching Kids How to Think, Not What to Think


Everyone Is Your Teacher


A Pseudo-Problem with the Golden Rule


Understanding


The Opposite of What You Know Is Also True


Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves


One Man's Truth Is Another Man's Blasphemy


Repentance


Still Learning


Middle Ground


The Beauty of Gray


Live and Let Live


Voting


Success


True Luxury


Careers Are Overrated


When to Walk Away


Success Means Being Happy


Redefining "Enough"


A Simple Life


Knowing Is Not Even Half the Battle


Anger, Insecurities, and Fears


At the Root of Our Suffering


The Origin of Anger


The Two Wolves


Note the Antidote


It's Never Too Late


Controlling Your Temper


Insecurities


The Pain Behind Our Fears


Living in Gratitude


Grateful for Each Breath


Prevention Is the Best Cure


Versions of Violence


You're in Charge!


Why Gratitude Is So Important


A Simple Way to Be the Change


Thoughts, Words, and Actions


Doing the "Right Thing"


Activism


Permanence


The Charter for Compassion


Easier Said Than Done