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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... Nature " Diana Winston has given us a great gift she has offered the heart of the Buddha's teachings for the next generation . Written with grace , wisdom , and honesty , Wide Awake is a wise companion for any teen trying to navigate ...
... nature of the world ; you cannot escape these opposites no matter how hard you try to ex- perience only the pleasant half of each pair . She explained how most of us spend all our time running around after the desirable side , like ...
... nature of reality ? You arrogant , self - centered , spoiled prince , you worthless nothing . You'll never ... " ( Can you relate to this ? Have you ever made a vow or determined to accomplish something and had to face doubts that arose ...
... nature . Others are more down to earth . In all cases , the Buddha uncompromisingly advocated clear insight , skillful action , and an end to suffering . then what happened ? Though Siddhartha was not childless , when he died at eighty ...
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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 |