Life Hacks from the Buddha, Dr Tony Fernando
Life Hacks from the Buddha, Dr Tony Fernando
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Life Hacks from the Buddha
How to be calm and content in a chaotic world

Author: Dr Tony Fernando

Narrator: Dr Tony Fernando

Unabridged: 12 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 09/04/2024

Synopsis

How to be calm and content in a chaotic world
With 50 practical and easy-to-follow life hacks, this book will make you a calmer, happier and more chilled-out version of yourself.The Buddha worked out how best to deal with the challenges we face today over 2000 years ago. His teachings show us that human stress, anxiety and suffering are nothing new.Life Hacks from the Buddha will help you to quieten your mind, create more peaceful environments to live in, and find the calm and contentment you need to help you function at your very best, which will leave a lasting impression on everyone around you. 'This is an awesome collection of life hacks to help you feel calm amidst all the calamity. It worked for me.' - Nigel Latta'Full of great tips for your mental wellbeing' – Sir John Kirwan'Brilliant, relevant, practical. Ancient Eastern wisdom meets modern science' – Art Green

About Dr Tony Fernando

Tony Fernando is a practicing psychiatrist, mindfulness and sleep specialist in Auckland. He obtained his medical degree from the University of the Philippines and his psychiatry and sleep training at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been a senior lecturer and multi-awarded teacher in psychological medicine at the University of Auckland, and has been incorporating the Buddha's teachings into his own life and work as a doctor for the past 20 years. Tony has also been ordained as a Buddhist monk in Myanmar.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carla on February 19, 2025

Unfortunately I did not love this. A cool message about taking lessons from Buddhism and applying them to modern life - but I felt like this could have been a Ted Talk, rather than a book. I enjoyed the memoir parts of the book that focused on his childhood in the Philippines and his time spent in v......more

Goodreads review by Dreydon on January 01, 2025

I was very happy when I saw that my personal friend and swim buddy, Dr Tony Fernando had written a book because I thought it would finally help me understand how this man could bridge the ancient world of Buddha (as a Monk) and the modern world of psychiatric medical practices - let alone day-to-day......more

Goodreads review by Tamara on January 24, 2025

DNF after 50 pages. Vague quotes about stress and life aren't "hacks". If you're looking for actual "hacks", meaning quick/ simple tips and tricks, you will be disappointed. Also left a bad taste in my mouth when the author, despite being a Dr, said he thought it was absurd for people to cut off frie......more

Goodreads review by Doug on December 31, 2024

A straight-forward presentation of the key bits of Buddhist wisdom minus the metaphysical and supernatural elements. If you know a bit about Buddhism or stoicism there will be nothing startling here. If you are not familiar with these schools, then this book may be enlightening. Either way it will b......more

Goodreads review by Jimmy on January 14, 2025

I got this book in Dec 28th 2024 This book is so good, i thank Dr Tony reminds me how to be mindfull He wrote easily to be present with the Buddhist meditation. Easy way like watch breathe in , breathe out and smile. or The loving kindness meditation to 5 people ( family, friends, people who hate us,......more

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