num_pages: 160
description: A collection of short journal entries and letters sent to friends over the course of an eight-year journey to mindful living. Buddhism is all about training the mind and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation's 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 don't need to be a Buddhist to find the Buddha's teachings motivational. As the Dalai Lama says Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.So whether it's Mother Teresa's acts of charity Gandhi's perseverance or your aunt Betty's calm demeanor as long as you're motivated to be better today than you were yesterday it doesn't matter who inspires you. Regardless of religion 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.Buddhism isn't just about meditating. It's about rolling up your sleeves to relieve some of the suffering in the world. If you are ready to be a soldier of peace in the army of love welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp!
language: English
title: Buddhist Boot Camp
publisher: HarperOne