Build a Better Buddha: The Guide to Remaking Yourself Exactly as You Already Are - Softcover

Robbins, James

 
9780892540655: Build a Better Buddha: The Guide to Remaking Yourself Exactly as You Already Are

Synopsis

These days the search for self-actualisation and liberation can be rather overwhelming. With so many spiritual systems and teachings readily available many of us feel confused and intimidated. We want to find just the right system or teacher - but how? In this book James Robbins guides you beyond the seeming complexities and idiosyncrasies of various beliefs and traditions redirecting you toward a few simple truths common to all paths of realization. In so doing Robbins helps you recognize and distil the core teachings of both traditional and non-traditional paths into your own unique way. For example: Includes clear and simple instruction for meditation and contemplation practice to discover your true self and release false identifications and attachments Uses guru yoga to find an inner or outer teacher Shows how to understand yourself better with psychology untangling the knot of self with Taoism and Buddhism Expands your conscious awareness and contacts inner teachers through dream practices from Native American and Tibetan Buddhist traditions Integrates your spirituality with your daily experience understanding negative thoughts feelings and experiences as well as positive ones as part of the path Skilfully works with desire to bring greater joy in your relationships Combining the best of Buddhist Taoist Christian and shamanistic traditions with today's psychological and scientific insight this book will help you find your true path and bring a sense of joy and oneness - the divine - into your relationships and daily life.

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Synopsis

In simple everyday language and with unique clarity and a refreshing sense of humour, James Robbins confidently guides readers through the sometimes bewildering crossroads of Eastern and Western spirituality, psychology, philosophy, and science in search of new paths to self improvement. A careful and detailed work of scholarship, Build a Better Buddha communicates traditional and non-traditional spiritual teachings in an accessible style.

About the Author

James Robbins is a consultant and professional speaker who helps organizations increase productivity and decrease employee turnover. By weaving his own tales of adventure into thought-provoking presentations on leadership, James equips managers to lead with excellence.

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