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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... Path With Heart " Ah , to be young again and have this kind of wisdom available . Diana Winston translates the Buddha's teaching into the language of modern teens , and makes the ancient wisdom relevant to their con- cerns . A ...
... path with others 229 • 18. what comes next ? finding right livelihood 19 don't just sit there , do something !: . socially engaged buddhism 20 epilogue : commitment 253 269 appendices glossary 275 suggested readings practice centers ...
... path . A big thing that stands out to me is the way technology has changed our world . I would have emphasized mindful use of tech- nology a lot more if I were writing today . In 2003 , when this book was published , there was no social ...
... path . 3 introduction : riding the roller coaster You may have picked up this book for a number of reasons . Per- haps you have a specific spiritual question or just a vague spiri- tual longing . Perhaps you need an answer to a life ...
... and keep moving forward , opening to ever increasing possibilities for happiness on your own path . May this book benefit all beings ! 7 introduction : riding the roller coaster part one starting out on our journey one who was.
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 |