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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... live our lives ? 12 it must be karma 161 . 13. five precepts for living . 172 14 sex . 189 . 15 wise speech 201 . protecting our bodies and minds : working with intoxicants . 215 part five out in the world . 17 walking down the path ...
... lives . This book , if written today , would include a lot more about our virtual lives . If you are interested in what Buddhism might say about social media , internet use , and phones , you can look at Chapter 16 , specifically the ...
... lives can lead to health- ier and more harmonious ways of being in the world . In order to benefit from the teachings , we do not have to think of ourselves as " religious " or even " spiritual , " although many practicing Bud- dhists ...
... Live Our Lives ? " , a section dedicated to help you day - to - day , as you make decisions about issues like your sexuality , mind - altering substances , and communication . The last section , “ Out In The World , " provides you with ...
... Live Our Lives ? " , a section dedicated to help you day - to - day , as you make decisions about issues like your sexuality , mind - altering substances , and communication . The last section , “ Out In The World , " provides you with ...
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 |