It's Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness

Name: It's Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness
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Rating: 4.5 (467 reviews)
Author: Sylvia Boorstein

by Sylvia Boorstein

Self Help Religion Spirituality

4.5 (467)

4.5 stars from 467 reviews

145 pages~2.4 hr readPublished by HarperCollins PublishersPublished 1995-01-01

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You're curious about Buddhism but find most books either too academic or too mystical for your daily life.
You're drawn to practical spirituality that doesn't require you to abandon your sense of humour or your normal routine.
You want to understand what the Buddha actually taught about suffering and happiness, stripped of jargon.

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You're looking for intensive meditation techniques or a rigorous philosophical deep-dive into Buddhist doctrine.
You prefer dense, scholarly approaches to religion and find accessible writing feels oversimplified.
You're seeking a book that promises quick fixes rather than realistic, gradual shifts in how you see the world.

About this book

"Without a doubt the most accessible and down-to-earth introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism available . . . a delight to read." —San Francisco ChronicleUsing delightful and deceptively powerful stories from everyday experiences, beloved Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein demystifies spirituality, charts the path to happiness through the Buddha's basic teachings, shows how to eliminate hindrances to clear seeing, and develops a realistic course toward wisdom and compassion in a wonderfully engaging guide full of humor, memorable insights, and love."[An] obviously loving heart . . . shapes these translations of Buddhist tenets and practices." —Publishers Weekly"A fine introduction to Buddhism cast in the language of everyday experience. Highly recommended." —Library Journal"Endearingly personal wisdom in doses that slide right into the heart." —Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are"Filled with delightfully wise and simple teachings." —Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart Read more

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