Eight Mindful Steps To Happiness

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780861719204

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Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

In the same engaging style that has endeared him to readers of Mindfulness In Plain English, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into each step of the Buddha's most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering: the noble eightfold path. With generous and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, to find right livelihood, and to cultivate loving-friendliness in relationships with parents, children, and partners, as well as tools to overcome all the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who's only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help you bring the heart of the Buddha's teachings into every aspect of your life. A Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Awards finalist (Spirituality/Inspirational).

Author : Everest Media,
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-11T22:59:00Z
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9798822509481

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Summary of Bhante Gunaratana's Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Everest Media, Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The Buddha’s message was simple but profound. He taught us to avoid the two extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification, and to follow a middle path that leads to peace of mind, wisdom, and complete liberation from the dissatisfactions of life. #2 The basis of Buddhist morality is that acting in unskillful ways leads to unhappy results, and acting in skillful ways leads to happy results. Everything we think, say, and do is a cause that leads to some effect. We must recognize that causes always lead to results, and then choose to act accordingly. #3 The first principle of Buddhist morality is that actions have consequences. You must be lying to yourself about causes and effects to act wrongfully. The worse your behavior, the bigger your lie has to be. #4 The Buddha taught four ideas: dissatisfaction, cause, end, and path. He explained that dissatisfaction with the suffering of life is a burden, and that we cause our dissatisfaction by taking up the burden. We end it by putting the burden down.

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Wisdom Publications
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0861711769

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Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

From the best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English! In his classic and engaging style, Bhante Gunaratana delves deeply into the noble eightfold path, the Buddha’s most profound teaching on bringing an end to suffering. With easy-to-understand and specific advice, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness offers skillful ways to handle anger, find right livelihood, cultivate loving-friendliness, and overcome the mental hindrances that prevent happiness. Whether you are an experienced meditator or someone who’s only just beginning, this gentle and down-to-earth guide will help you bring the heart of the Buddha’s teachings into every aspect of your life.

Author : Bhante Henepola Gunaratana,Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781614292494

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Loving-Kindness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana,Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

"With his signature clarity and warmth, Bhante Gunaratana shares with us how we can cultivate loving-kindness to live a life of joyful harmony with others. Through personal anecdotes, step-by-step meditations, conversational renderings of the Buddha's words in the suttas, and transformative insights into how we live in and relate to the world, we learn that peace here and now is possible-- within ourselves and in all our relationships. Bhante G speaks directly to how we can cultivate loving-kindness to find emotional clarity, overcome anger, and become more peaceful-- both on and off the meditation cushion."--Amazon.com.

Author : Bhante Gunaratana,Julia Harris
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614299042

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Impermanence in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana,Julia Harris Pdf

The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English guides the reader toward a direct and personal realization of one of the foundational tenets of Buddhism: all things that arise must pass away. In Impermanence in Plain English, the beloved author and teacher Bhante Gunaratana, alongside Julia Harris, clearly and masterfully explains the key Buddhist insight of impermanence and invites the reader to personally investigate its truth. Once-youthful bodies grow old and weary. New thoughts, feelings, and sensations arise and fade every second. Impermanence is not some abstract, metaphysical idea. This is the Dhamma, and you can see it for yourself. Drawing from Pali scriptures and writing with fresh, direct language, Bhante Gunaratana and Julia Harris highlight the Buddha’s exhortation that we must directly realize for ourselves the liberating insights that free us from suffering and cyclic existence, without relying only on the word of religious authorities or academic or philosophical musings.

Author : Bhante Gunaratana
Publisher : Wisdom Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1614296278

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Start Here, Start Now by Bhante Gunaratana Pdf

A new book distilling Wisdom’s definitive masterpiece on mindfulness and all-time bestseller, Mindfulness in Plain English, down to a pocket-sized guide with everything you need to get started practicing mindfulness right now. In a clear, friendly voice, this concise collection of beloved and renowned meditation master Bhante G’s bestselling instructions will teach you everything you need to know to start—and maintain!—your mindfulness meditation practice. The book includes practical advice on What to do with the body and mind in meditation; What to do when the mind wanders and how to work with distraction; How to deal with physical discomfort in meditation; How to overcome drowsiness, boredom, and inability to concentrate; How to work with fear and agitation, judgments, and self-criticism; How to avoid trying too hard, expecting too much, or getting discouraged; 11 common misconceptions about meditation; 10 tips for effective practice; and how to get the most out of your practice.

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614292647

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Loving-Kindness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

The bestselling author of Mindfulness in Plain English invites us to explore the joyful benefits of living with loving-kindness. With his signature clarity and warmth, Bhante Gunaratana shares with us how we can cultivate loving-kindness to live a life of joyful harmony with others. Through personal anecdotes, step-by-step meditations, conversational renderings of the Buddha’s words in the suttas, and transformative insights into how we live in and relate to the world, we learn that peace here and now is possible—within ourselves and in all our relationships. Bhante G speaks directly to how we can cultivate loving-kindness to find emotional clarity, overcome anger, and become more peaceful—both on and off the meditation cushion.

Author : Alison Leigh,Dr Anthony M. Grant
Publisher : Victory Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780522860689

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Eight Steps To Happiness by Alison Leigh,Dr Anthony M. Grant Pdf

Is happiness really all in the mind? Why are some people always happy while others seem doomed to a life of misery? Is it love, money, looks or genes? Scientists have discovered that happiness isn't just a fleeting emotion or a quality that some fortunate people are born with. Happiness is a skill that can be cultivated, and the positive effects can be seen in our brains, bloodstreams and behaviour. Eight Steps to Happiness is a practical, scientific guide to becoming a happier person in just eight weeks. The exercises and activities in Eight Steps are simple but profoundly effective and scientifically proven. As the eight volunteers in the ABC TV series Making Australia Happy have shown, Eight Steps leads to measurable physiological changes, from improved immune function to better sleep and increased physical strength. The Eight Steps to Happiness program gives you no-nonsense tools to make real change in your life. Using these techniques, you too can be on the road to a happier, healthier and more fulfilled life. And be warned: happiness is contagious!

Author : Henepola Gunaratana
Publisher : Wisdom Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1614290385

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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana Pdf

In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern. The Satipatthana Sutta has become the basis of all mindfulness meditation, and Bhante unveils it to the reader in his trademark "plain English" style. Contemplating the Four Foundations of Mindfulness—mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of the mind, and of phenomena themselves—is recommended for all practitioners. Newcomers will find The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English lays a strong groundwork for mindfulness practice and gives them all they need to get started right away, and old hands will find rich subtleties and insights to help consolidate and clarify what they may have begun to see for themselves. People at every state of the spiritual path will benefit from reading this book.

Author : Gunaratana
Publisher : Wisdom Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1614294798

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The Mindfulness in Plain English Collection by Gunaratana Pdf

An anniversary collection, presented in a beautiful collector’s edition, of three of Bhante Gunaratana’s bestselling classics: Mindfulness in Plain English, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English, and Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English. The Mindfulness in Plain English Collection offers the rich, full context for tapping into the true power of mindfulness, all with the signature warmth of Bhante Gunaratana. It is a beautiful and comprehensive resource for anyone who is ready to take their mindfulness practice to the next level. Readers will learn about: Structuring your meditation Dealing with distractions Mindfulness versus concentration Mindfulness in everyday life Practicing mindfulness of mind, emotions, and body Going beyond mindfulness to discover the jhanas: deeply calm, joyous, and powerful states of concentration meditation that can lead to a life of insight and unshakeable peace And much more. In a voice both masterful and relaxed, these teachings reveal what it is to befriend the mind, taking the reader all the way from basic mindfulness meditation to profound states of freedom. The Collection brings together in a beautiful silver-embossed binding three bestselling books by Bhante Gunaratana: Mindfulness in Plain English, The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English, and Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English.

Author : Ken A. Verni, Psy.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781465451866

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Happiness the Mindful Way by Ken A. Verni, Psy.D. Pdf

Happiness: The Mindful Way is a practical step-by-step guide to help focus the mind, improve performance, and be happy. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide is filled with infographics and questionnaires, making the road to happiness an enjoyable, personal journey. Discover how breathing techniques, body scanning, and simple meditation can help you be in the present moment, lessen anxiety, and distance yourself from damaging emotions. The range of methods presented makes it easy to tailor a program to fit your needs. From coping with anxiety to breaking bad habits to making a speech in front of a crowd, Happiness: The Mindful Way offers foolproof methods and expert advice for gaining resilience, confidence, and communication skills, and becoming more successful in the pursuit of your goals.

Author : James Baraz,Shoshana Alexander
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9780553807035

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Awakening Joy by James Baraz,Shoshana Alexander Pdf

Baraz helps readers discover a path to the happiness that's right in front of them, offering a step-by-step program that will reorient their minds away from dissatisfaction and toward the contentment and delight that is abundantly available.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : WISC:89082519893

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Shambhala Sun by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bhante Gunaratana,Veronique Ziegler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614299141

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Dependent Origination in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana,Veronique Ziegler Pdf

In his famously accessible language, the author of Mindfulness in Plain English unpacks the foundational Buddhist theory of dependent origination, showing the reader how by eliminating ignorance we can eliminate suffering. Nothing happens by accident. All things, no matter how mundane or meaningful, arise based on causes and conditions. And without those causes and conditions they would not arise at all. This, in short, is the Buddha’s teaching of dependent origination. Embedded in this fundamental theory are central teachings such as nonself, impermanence, and the four noble truths. And from it we can see for ourselves how suffering and rebirth, the great problems lying at the heart of the dhamma, arise—and how they pass away. In Dependent Origination in Plain English, the venerable scholar-monk Bhante Gunaratana and his student Veronique Ziegler break down this keystone Buddhist teaching from the Pali canon into its core components, guiding the reader step by step from ignorance to suffering and its end. The process leading to future rebirths may seem far off, but it’s not some distant event. It’s happening now, with every breath you take.

Author : Terry Fralich
Publisher : PESI Publishing & Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 0979021839

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Cultivating Lasting Happiness by Terry Fralich Pdf

"The truth is this: our mindfulness practice eventually enables us to be more fully present with each moment of our experience. As we become more present, joy is there. Put another way, as our practice enables us to relax into a more settled state of being, we more consistently connect with the truth and beauty available in every moment. This is the experience of pervasive joy." (From Chapter 10)