A Monk’s Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st century

Thubten, Gelong

£8.99

Modern life is fast-paced and demanding – we’re constantly racing from one place to the next, mentally and physically, but how often do we pause and consider whether we’re truly happy? This is an insightful and practical guide to meditation, mindfulness and the nature of true, lasting happiness. It will help you to understand the power of meditation, living in the present, and how this can transform your life. Thubten’s expertise lies in teaching meditation and he’s introduced mindfulness and calm into the lives of many.

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Publish Date: 24/09/2020

Description

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We’re all on a search for happiness, but we’re looking in the wrong places.

Everyone looks externally to find contentment, we think material possessions will unlock our happiness. A Monk’s Guide to Happiness explains how and why we need to look within, and connect to our true essence, in order to find peace. Everyone has the potential to be happy, after all, we’re all ‘hardwired’ for happiness.

But how do we get there? By meditating. Not just in the morning, but throughout the day by introducing micro moments so we never drop the mindfulness ball, even when we’re busy. Meditation is more than just a stress-reduction tool or a relaxation therapy, it is the key to finding long-lasting happiness.

Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk who has worked with everyone from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to Ruby Wax and Benedict Cumberbatch, explores the theme of happiness in his debut book and explains how to bring meditation into our busy 21st century lives with simple exercises.

‘Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. His book clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.’ – Benedict Cumberbatch

Additional information

Weight 184 g
Dimensions 196 × 128 × 20 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

244

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

158.12 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K