Buddhist Boot Camp

Name: Buddhist Boot Camp
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.95 (19 reviews)
Author: Timber Hawkeye
ISBN: 9780062270672

Author: Timber Hawkeye

Narrator: Timber Hawkeye

Unabridged: 2 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 02/19/2013

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help, Personal Growth, Religion, Buddhism, Philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy

Synopsis

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 small book can be read 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!

About Timber Hawkeye

Timber Hawkeye offers a non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, both within and around us. His intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich, and inspire.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nathaniel on May 01, 2013

I bought this as an audible book. Something I think everyone should truly listen to. It's something that I wish I had heard about 20 years ago. It's almost like having a conversation with a new friend that's already made all the mistakes you have and gives gentle advice.......more

Goodreads review by Erin on October 30, 2013

After posting on FB the other day that I had some soul-searching to do, a friend offered to mail me a copy of this book. I received it Monday and read 1/2 of it then and finished up the last few pages today. First off, I will admit I did not have much knowledge about Buddhism prior to reading this b......more

Goodreads review by Emmy on March 06, 2013

First things first, I'm not religious and he's very clear that you can be totally free from religion or practice any faith and get something out of this book. He's right about that. The things he says fit into anyone's life and go against no religious belief that I'm aware of. I think they would onl......more

Goodreads review by me on April 29, 2013

This book reminds me of Tiny Buddha, Simple Wisdom. This is a nice and somewhat innocent book. Being in the second half of my life, I find the author young. The other thing I find with this book is that it doesn't address deep pains such as war, poverty, trauma, rape,genocide, loss, betrayal, etc. T......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on June 12, 2013

I bought this book, I read it, and then I bought more copies to give to my friends. It's a great little book that you can dip in and out of and refer to when you need a little clarity in your life. Every page is a separate read. If everyone lived with these principles, the world would be a wonderful......more