A book for the women of today! In today's fast-paced world, many women are searching for ways to find greater peace, balance, and fulfilment in their daily lives. Practical Buddhism for Modern Life offers a comprehensive guide to the key teachings and practices of Buddhism, tailored specifically to the needs and challenges for the women of today.
Whether you’re a busy professional, a stay-at-home mom, a mom that’s precariously juggling working and parenting, you’re studying or for anyone in between - This Buddhism book is for you.
Practical Buddhism for Modern Life looks to one of the oldest religions in the world and covers the following topics for a modern female
An introduction to Buddhism
Finding happiness
Living Freely
Acting with Compassion
Welcoming Difficult Emotions
Choosing to Rest
With practical exercises, clear explanations, and invaluable insights “Practical Buddhism for Modern Life – Key Buddhist Teachings to Help Women Get Through Their Days” is a palatable read for beginners, those who follow a different faith or none and for those seeking to deepen their practice.
Full of information including the background of Buddhism, as well as useful tools and exercises we can all use today. I learnt about Siddhartha Gautama and his lessons as well as many insights from other acclaimed Buddhist teachers. There is information about Buddhist training, the four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path to enlightenment, several types of meditation and breathing techniques and more. The book addresses expectations often felt by women in today’s world and how to deal with these and manage them by realising your authentic self. It is a book written for women as the title suggests, however this book really isn’t only for women. It’s the most instructional book on Buddhism and Buddhist techniques that I’ve read.