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How To Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide To Navigating Joy And Sorrow (2013)

by Toni Bernhard(Favorite Author)

4.32 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1614290563 (ISBN13: 9781614290568)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Wisdom Publications

review 1: A brilliant writer does it again. A journey toward enlightenmentToni’s stories are relevant for overcoming obstacles to our journey in life.I was unsure how she could ever add to her brilliant book “How to Be Sick,” but she has. She is a truly gifted writer.Toni relates Buddha’s terms and teachings in a way that is easy to understand. This is especially helpful for a non-Buddhist person, such as myself. She teaches us how not to become fixed in our person or our way of thinking. I think when we receive this information without judgment; we can see that every day, every moment, offers opportunity for enlightenment.As an educator, I easily see Toni’s own experiences as teacher/professor by the way each chapter builds on the previous. This is important to readers, s... moreuch as me, who are not familiar with many of the terms. Regardless of how we resist change, change is inevitable as is suffering, peace, and desire. We are challenged to live in the present and acknowledge challenges for what they are and appreciate joy. If I had to pick only one Buddhist teaching that I apply to myself, it would be the story telling of Dukka. Of course, I have more, but I will not reveal what’s in the book. I will leave that to you.“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” Kenji Miyazawa. (One of my favorite quotes in the book.)
review 2: Warm read.Teaches you a little on how to conquer desire, and the freshness with which every new moment brings.I can still remember the afternoon, when I quite excitedly left for a mini-trip out of town, and decided that this is what I needed.Reading for a Law Degree does make you feel like that!It is good, nevertheless. We change a little every day, I guess.I surmise so, maybe every moment- in every life time.Love,Taymara. less

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