Buddhist Boot Camp e-bog

Buddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generations short attention span. The chapters in this small book can be read in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You dont need to be a Buddhist to find this book motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, Dont try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.Whether its Mother Teresas acts of charity, Gandhis perseverance, or your aunt Bettys calm demeanor, it doesnt matter who inspires you, so long as youre motivated to be better today than you were yesterday. Regardless or religion or geographical region, race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, flexibility, or vulnerability, if you do good, you feel good, and if you do bad, you feel bad. If you agree that Buddhism isnt just about meditating, but also about rolling up your sleeves and relieving some of the suffering in the world, then you are ready to be a soldier of peace in the army of love; welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp!