If You're Curious About These Questions...
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- Have you ever wondered why we spend most of our lives distracted from the only moment that actually exists—and what that's costing us?
- Did you know that much of our daily suffering stems from a specific type of 'blindness' that has nothing to do with our eyesight?
- What if you could find profound peace right in the middle of your busiest day by simply changing how you perceive the present?
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Key Takeaways from Buddhism – Plain and Simple
- Discover why our everyday suffering stems from fighting the inevitable reality of change and comparing the present moment to our expectations.
- Learn how adopting the 'right view' helps you eliminate conflict by stopping the habit of freezing a constantly changing world into fixed, arbitrary concepts.
- Understand the principle of 'right effort,' which teaches you to navigate life naturally without straining or trying to control what is ultimately out of your hands.
- Master the practice of 'right mindfulness' by observing your internal, bodily reactions to annoyances without judgment in order to naturally calm your mind.
- Explore the Buddhist perspective on the self and find out why traditional beliefs in either an immortal soul or pure materialism fail to define our true individuality.
Buddhism – Plain and Simple — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Our misery arises from our inability to see and accept things as they really are.
Chapter 3: Buddhism proposes eight ways to find peace of mind – and two concern the manner in which we think.
Chapter 4: Two additional key practices are the right mindfulness and the right effort.
Chapter 5: The concept of the self is not the true essence of our individuality.
Chapter 6: The reality is that all things are part of a single whole.
Buddhism – Plain and Simple Summary & Overview
Buddhism Plain and Simple (2013) is your no-nonsense guide to essential Buddhist practices. From building awareness to living in the present moment, Buddhism’s most important teachings are explained in a clear and accessible way, and are linked to aspects of everyday life where we need them the most.
Who Should Listen to Buddhism – Plain and Simple?
- Spirituality enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of human existence
- Professionals who feel too busy to live in the moment
- Anyone who wants to stop living in ignorance of basic Buddhist truths
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