The Urban Monk
Subtitle: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace
By: Pedram Shojai, OMD
Publisher: Rodale
Published: 2016
Place of publication: USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781623366155; 9781623367343
Subjects: Enlightenment (Buddhism); Mind and body; Success; Mindfulness (Psychology); Buddhism; Case studies; Stress management; Self-actualization (Psychology)
Description: "[This work] reveals the secrets to finding an open heart, sharp mind, and grounded sense of well-being, even in the most demanding circumstances"--Front jacket flap.

We all struggle to discover satisfaction and contentment in the modern world, and the more technology we use the more things seem to get worse. Shojai shares how the calmness of Zen masters is attainable. He reveals the secrets to finding an open heart, sharp mind, and grounded sense of well-being, even in the most demanding circumstances. There's no need to move or drastically change your current life: you can find peace within, and calm the chaos in your head.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-257) and index.
Table of contents: title: Stress : how do I dodge the bullets?; title: Drinking from infinity : the art of mastering time; title: Energy : why am I always so tired?; title: What happened to sleep?; title: Stagnant lifestyle; title: Weight gain and negative self-image; title: No connection with nature or things that are real; title: Lonely despite being surrounded by people; title: Never enough money; title: Living a life with purpose.