Turning the Mind Into an Ally

Name: Turning the Mind Into an Ally
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Sakyong Mipham
ISBN: 9781977380913

Author: Sakyong Mipham, Pema Chödrön

Narrator: Neil Hellegers

Unabridged: 5 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/17/2018

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Self-help, Buddhism, Meditations

Synopsis

Strengthening, calming, and stabilizing the mind is the essential first step in accomplishing nearly any goal. Growing up American with a Tibetan twist, Sakyong Mipham talks to Westerners as no one can: in idiomatic English with stories and wisdom from American culture and the great Buddhist teachers. Turning the Mind Into an Ally makes it possible for anyone to achieve peace and clarity in their lives.

About Sakyong Mipham

Born at the site of Buddha's enlightenment in Bodhgaya, India, Sakyong Mipham is the head of the global Shambhala spiritual community and the son of legendary teacher and Shambhala founder, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. He is the author of the bestselling titles Running with the Mind of Meditation, Turning the Mind into an Ally, and Ruling Your World.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jer on December 23, 2007

I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone curious about meditation, specifically the Buddhist approach. The advice is very practical and the author lays it out beautifully. Already quite familiar with Buddhism and had read two books on mediation (including "How to Meditate" by Lawrence LeShan) so there......more

Goodreads review by Gary on June 15, 2019

Great book - unfortunately the man behind the book completely ruins the message.......more

Goodreads review by Jeffrey Ethan on July 20, 2009

I am rereading this, now. I have bought and given to friends more copies of this book than any other. I met him once, and that was a life-changing experience also.......more

Goodreads review by Reading Cat on February 17, 2021

Overhyped. I probably fell for the hype trap again, which is why I was vaguely disappointed in it? It's true he's more accessible to Westerners than other Tibetan Buddhists like Hanh, but I was expecting something a bit more? I read a bunch of reviews that rave about how much he loves horses......more

Goodreads review by A.B. on December 21, 2017

There are many books about meditation, but this one is particularly important because of the tone and the detailed explanations. Sakyong describes the mind as a horse that we need to tame. The author loves horses, and that love is the same he shows about the mind. Instead of treating it as an enemy......more