18 books like Buddhism for Busy People

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Buddhism for Couples Sarah Napthali · 2015 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Learn Buddhist principles that can help enrich your romantic life, your life in general, and the lives of those around you.Surely a happy marriage for a normally adjusted couple is a simple matter of give-and-take—some patience, tolerance, and just trying to be cheerful as often as possible. There is no shortage of books providing relationship advice that can help us with these matters. But… Shares: Religious life, Buddhism, Self help

The Art of Surrender Eiman Al Zaabi · 2015 · 342p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Winner of Reader's Favorite Book AwardWinner of Book Excellence AwardWinner of the Body Mind Spirit Book Award For seekers of truth, Al Zaabi is a wise and intrepid guide through the wilderness of the self. In plainspoken and heartfelt language, she shine light on the spiritual path and reveals the beauty and necessity of surrender, which has for too long been misunderstanding in the west.-Krista… Shares: Happiness, Religious aspects, Self help

Buddhism for mothers Sarah Napthali · 2003 · 269p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Firmly grounded in the day-to-day reality of being a mother, Buddhism for Mothers discusses Buddhist teachings as applied to the everyday challenges of bringing up children.Become a calmer and happier mother with Buddhism for Mothers.'This is an excellent, practical guide to everyday Buddhism not just for mothers, but for everyone who has ever had a mother.' Vicki Mackenzie, author of the… Shares: Religious life, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Self help

Upside Down Zen Susan Murphy · 2003 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Jordan O'Neill isn't a fan of labels, considering he has a few. Gay, geek, a librarian, socially awkward, a nervous rambler, an introvert, an outsider. The last thing he needs is one more. But he when he realises adding the label 'asexual' might explain a lot, it turns his world upside down. Hennessy Lang moved to Surry Hills after splitting with his boyfriend. His being asexual had seen the end… Shares: Buddhism, Self help

The Mind Illuminated John Yates, Matthew Immergut, PhD & Jeremy Graves · 2015 · ★ 4.5 · 484p · ≈ 16h · Moderate The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide from a neuroscientist who is also an acclaimed meditation master. This innovative book offers a 10-stage program that is both deeply grounded in ancient spiritual teachings about mindfulness and holistic health, and also draws from the latest brain science to provide a roadmap for anyone interested in achieving the benefits of mindfulness.… Shares: Buddhism, Self help

Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be Lama Surya Das · 2004 · 240p · ≈ 8h · Moderate The beloved American Lama, a spiritual leader whose inimitable light andlively universal teaching style has awakened the spirituality of thousands, now shares an enlightened approach to change and loss, dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, grief, and anger, and the role of crisis in uncovering our authentic selves.For many people, recent years have been characterized by profound change,… Shares: Buddhism, Self help

Synchrodestiny Deepak Chopra · 2003 · ★ 3.5 · 296p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Deepak Chopra's remarkable book on using the power of synchronicity to shape your destinyDr Deepak Chopra, the bestselling pioneer in mind/body medicine, shows how coincidences are messages about the miraculous potential of each moment. He reveals how, through understanding the forces that shape coincidences, you can learn to live at a deeper level and access the flow of synchronicity that lies… Shares: Religion & Spirituality, Self help

God's Problem Bart D. Ehrman · 2008 · ★ 4.2 · 441p · ≈ 14h · Moderate In times of questioning and despair, people often quote the Bible to provide answers. Surprisingly, though, the Bible does not have one answer but many "answers" that often contradict one another. Consider these competing explanations for suffering put forth by various biblical writers: The prophets: suffering is a punishment for sinThe book of Job, which offers two different answers: suffering… Shares: Religion & Spirituality, Religious aspects

Happiness Code Domonique Bertolucci · 2012 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Moderate At some point or other, many of us feel like we're missing something, we look at others and wonder ‘how is that person so content with their life?' What do they have that I don't?' These questions are not uncommon and asked by thousands of people every day. In our hectic lifestyles, we have to spend most of our time focusing on the external aspects; finishing a work deadline, worrying about… Shares: Happiness, Self help

Choose to Be Happy Wayne Froggatt · 1993 · ★ 3.7 · 206p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Do you want to choose how you feel?Wayne Froggatt has already taught hundreds of people in New Zealand to do just that. Choose to Be Happy is the result of his experience. In it, he applies his methods to a comprehensive range of common human problems and areas of personal growth, including:. worry . fear . anxiety . guilt . anger . depression . unassertiveness . perfectionism . decision making .… Shares: Happiness, Self help

Redeeming Flesh Matthew John Paul Tan · 2016 · 110p · ≈ 3h · Moderate This book -- part social analysis, part theological critique, and part devotional -- considers how the zombie can be a way to critically situate our culture, awash with consumer products. Matthew Tan considers how zombies are the endpoint of social theory's exploration of consumer culture and its postsecular turn towards an earthly immortality, enacted on the flesh of consumers. Shares: Aspect religieux, Religious aspects

Enlightenment to Go David Michie · 2010 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Essential reading for those seeking life-changing psychological tools and transcendent wisdom, Enlightenment to Go provides a lively and accessible introduction to the 'best of' Shantideva. With warmth, humor, and stories of his own experiences, author David Michie shows how modern psychological science confirms Shantideva's insights, and he explores powerful antidotes to contemporary problems,… Shares: Buddhism, Self help

The Pursuit of Dreams Dr. Dragos Bratasanu · 2018 · 240p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Everyone deserves to make their dreams a reality. What dreams of yours have you deferred for too long? It’s all too common for our passions to fall by the wayside amongst the daily grind of ordinary living. Are you ready to take one step today toward answering your heart’s calling and fulfilling your destiny?In The Pursuit of Dreams, Dr. Dragos shares the deeply personal experience of how he… Shares: Happiness, Self help

The Happiness Trap Russ Harris · 2007 · ★ 4.4 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Build a more satisfying and meaningful life with this best-selling guide to freeing yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity through Acceptance and Commitment TherapyAre you, like millions of Americans, caught in the happiness trap? Russ Harris explains that the way most of us go about trying to find happiness ends up making us miserable, driving the epidemics of stress, anxiety, and… Shares: Happiness, Self help

The Richest Man Who Ever Lived Steven K. Scott · 2006 · ★ 4.3 · 260p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Drawn from the example of King Solomon’s life and the wisdom contained in the book of Proverbs, provides a storehouse of guidance for achieving wealth and happiness. Shares: Happiness, Religious aspects

A Year of Miracles Marianne Williamson · 2013 · ★ 4.5 "Marianne Williamson, author of the bestselling classic A Return to Love and world-renowned teacher, has taught millions around the world an incredible secret: you can transform your life and the world by simply changing how you think. Our thoughts hold our destiny. In A Year of Miracles, she provides 365 reflections and devotions that offer guidance and spiritual support for following the path… Shares: Religious life, Self help

Authentic happiness Martin Elias Pete Seligman · 2002 · ★ 3.9 · 336p · ≈ 11h · Moderate In this important, entertaining book, one of the world's most celebrated psychologists, Martin Seligman, asserts that happiness can be learned and cultivated, and that everyone has the power to inject real joy into their lives. In Authentic Happiness, he describes the 24 strengths and virtues unique to the human psyche. Each of us, it seems, has at least five of these attributes, and can build on… Shares: Happiness, Self help

How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Cheri Huber · 2000 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Discover how to increase your awareness and find the happiness you seek, with zen teacher Cheri Huber. Each of us has everything we need to overcome whatever obstacles we encounter. Anyone can do it; it just takes willingness and practice. In the straightforward, engaging style for which she is known, Zen teacher Cheri Huber presents a process for getting where you want to go in life. This… Shares: Buddhism, Self help

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