Buddhist Boot Camp Author: | Language: English | ISBN:
B00B2970N8 | Format: PDF
Buddhist Boot Camp Description
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 audiobook can be listened 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!
- Audible Audio Edition
- Listening Length: 2 hours and 38 minutes
- Program Type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Publisher: HarperAudio
- Audible.com Release Date: February 19, 2013
- Whispersync for Voice: Ready
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00B2970N8
In my World Religion class at my high school we have learned about Buddhism and I was immediately drawn to it because it was all about looking within and finding peace and tranquility, I believe that this book demonstrates all of those characteristics that I love about Buddhism. As I am suffering from a personal dilemma lately I now more than ever look to this book for guidance about how I should view my life and this situation. This book tells us that we must follow thoughts of love and avoid those of fear, it also tells us to train our mind and not succumb to cravings, which this book calls "Uncontrollable Urges." One of my favorite sections of this book talk about how flowers continue to smell lovely even if we do not stop to smell them, and how the sun continues to shine even if we do not appreciate its beauty - so the book advises that we continue to spread love unconditionally and be kind even if those around us to not notice. Another important message that this book gave me was that "the opposite of what you know is also true" this means that we must accept other opinions and reasons for doing things because we do not understand other's circumstances and they might call for different plans of actions then ours do. I love the writing of this book because as other comments said it can be read in any order and it does not require endless sessions of reading, if someone simply wants to hear a few words of wisdom, inspiration or support they can look to this book, read a few of the two page chapters and be uplifted. This is perfect kind of religion book in my opinion, because instead of forcing certain ideals or telling the history it gives relatable advice that is both relevant to the religion of Buddhism as well as to simply having a good and caring life.
By Nancy Thompson
I am not a religious person. Three years ago something happened in my life that was horrific for me personally. About the same time I was co teaching a World History class and we learned about Buddhism and it's philosophy. I did further research on this topic and it all made sense to me. Then in 2012 I found Buddhist Boot Camp on Facebook and Timber had no idea how he changed my life. Obviously I purchased his book and this has been my bible. When life gets me down and I am feeling sad/ anger, I turn to this book and reread it. A very short book thus easy reading. Once I practice AGAIN what Timber talks about, I feel better about myself and happier. I just purchased it for a very close person who is going thru some rough times. Hope she finds her inner peace like I found mine.
Namaste.
By Mary Ann Martin
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