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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... 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 understand the Buddhist way of viewing the world . In the ...
... 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 understand the Buddhist way of viewing the world . In the ...
... scratched his chin and replied : " I can understand how confusing this is . Of course you are advice : Neither 22 uncertain , of course you are in doubt . Here is my believe nor reject anything simply because you have heard it.
Buddhism for the New Generation Diana Winston. believe nor reject anything simply because you have heard it . Do not believe in traditions simply because they have been handed down for generations . Do not believe what is written in ...
... - brushing our teeth , eating lunch , or cleaning our room , it can even happen when we are listening to our friend's problems ! We simply stop following 31 what is being awake ? 32 a wake the action in the scene around us.
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 |