Taming the Mind by Thubten Chodron

Taming the Mind by Thubten Chodron

We all wish to gain greater understanding of ourselves. This ideal follow-up to the author's extremely popular Buddhism for Beginners explains in clear and simple language the essence of Buddhist philosophy and psychology together with practical tools for immediate implementation in our daily lives.We all want to have good relationships with others. Chodron offers practical techniques to help us gain a more spacious perspective on relationships, whether they be between lovers, parent and child, employer and employee, friends, or spiritual teacher and student. Guidelines are given for how to practice freeing ourselves from habitually blaming others for our problems and learning to be on the spot and take responsibility for our lives. This book describes how our mind/heart, not the external world, is the ultimate source of our happiness. We learn how to look at people and situations in an entirely new light. The book concludes with a discussion of common misconceptions about Buddhism. The author's down-to-earth language and examples invite usnot only to engage the material but to implement it in our own lives. The author's open-minded approach makes this book suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

Thubten Chodron, a Tibetan Buddhist nun born in the United States, travels the world teaching and directing meditation retreats. She is the author of Buddhism for Beginners, Dealing with Anger, How to Liberate Your Mind, Open Heart, Clear Mind, and Controlling the Mind, and is known for her straightforward and practical interpretations of the Buddha's teachings. She is a resident of Seattle, Washington.

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ISBN 13	9781559392211
ISBN 10	1559392215
Title	Taming the Mind
Author	Thubten Chodron
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	2004-08-18
Number of pages	232
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