The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness | 
 enlarge | Authors: Yongey Rinpoche Mingyur, Eric Swanson
Creator: Daniel Goleman
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 8976
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Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0307347311
Dewey Decimal Number: 294
EAN: 9780307347312
ASIN: 0307347311
Publication Date: May 27, 2008
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Product Description
An illuminating perspective on the science of meditation—and a handbook for transforming our minds, bodies, and lives
In The Joy of Living, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche—the “happiest man in the world”—invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets to finding joy and contentment in the everyday. Using the basic meditation practices he provides, we can discover paths through our problems, transforming obstacles into opportunities to recognize the unlimited potential of our own minds.
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Excellent Book May 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of two books I highly recommend for anyone interested in basic Buddhist principles communicated in a Western way. His kindness and sense of humor come through the pages. I don't know of a single person who has not found this book an pleasant reminder of why we are here in the first place.
Inspiring May 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I listened to The Joy of Living as an audiobook, and have re-listened to it several times. The links that the authors made with neuroscience and to everyday life put the ancient Buddhist wisdom of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche in the context our modern world in a way that I found immensely understandable, profound, and, yes, joyful! I am deeply grateful to Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Eric Swanson for providing these great teachings, and sharing their insights as they relate to current science and life. The skillful narration also contributes to the integrity of the work. - It felt as though the authors were speaking directly through Jason Scott Campbell. I know I will listen to it many more times.
Life Changing April 18, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Having come from much personal trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and physical ailments, but also being of a skeptical scientific mind, I began searching philosophy for something that would answer pressing issues in my life. Being depressed about that state of my health, my past and my life in general, I picked up the book without much expectation, almost sure that I would be disappointed. I was very wrong. Instead, this book, in a brilliantly simple way, changed my life profoundly, by giving me the root answers to my problems and the tools to manage these issues. Learning about the author's own anxiety was uplifting to me as I identified. I'm not fully recovered, but I am much more advanced than I have ever been. This book put me on that path.
Simply amazing April 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great tour through mindfulness meditation's efficacy on living well, the power of neuroplasticity, and a monk's personal struggle with anxiety.
so simple... April 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Your thoughts are not you. That simple, that profound. Enjoy this book and enjoy your life.
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