Wide Awake: Buddhism for the New GenerationPenguin, 5 août 2003 - 304 pages Many of today's teenagers are tired of the pressure to compete and consume-and are looking for a different way to live their lives. This book offers an alternative: the 2,500-year old practice of Buddhism. Written in a style that will have immediate appeal to young "seekers" and those wanting to understand the ancient teachings, this book addresses such relevant topics as peer pressure, emotional difficulties, stress, fostering peace, and even protecting the environment. For everyone looking for self-help, self-esteem, and self-awareness, this book offers advice on: •Discovering truth in a world of hype •Finding peace amid the ups and downs of life •Accepting ourselves •Working with difficult emotions •How to meditate •Dealing with temptations and making the right decisions about sex and drugs •Advice on volunteering, working for peace, and protecting the environment |
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... describe . Buddhism is a commonsense and practical philosophy as well as a religion , and it can be prac- ticed by anyone . Many people , whether or not they are Bud- dhists , find the insights and practices of Buddhism so.
Buddhism for the New Generation Diana Winston. dhists , find the insights and practices of Buddhism so helpful that they simply apply them to their lives . The book is divided into five sections , or parts . The first is " Starting Out ...
... insights and practices of Buddhism so helpful that they simply apply them to their lives . The book is divided into five sections , or parts . The first is " Starting Out On Our Journey , " key teachings of the Buddha to help you ...
... insights he had attained . His teachings are called the dharma — which means " teachings " or " truths " that lead to har- mony in life . An order of monks became his followers , and later an order of nuns formed , too . He had many ...
... insight , skillful action , and an end to suffering . then what happened ? Though Siddhartha was not childless , when he died at eighty- five , he left no spiritual heir . He often said that each of us must be our own guide , our own ...
Table des matières
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mosquitoes equanimity and the eight worldly conditions | 57 |
meditation instruction | 71 |
hindrances to meditation | 91 |
working with | 108 |
from selfjudgment | 123 |
it must be karma | 161 |
walking down the path with others | 229 |
commitment | 269 |
glossary | 275 |
suggested readings | 281 |