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1 online resource |
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A note about the spirit of this book -- The Dharma of suffering: it's not personal -- The Dharma of the body: what we resist persists -- The Dharma of curiosity: what is here right now? -- The Dharma of awareness: turning toward stress -- The Dharma of choice: finding a bigger container -- The Dharma of our speech: the lessons of relationship and community -- The Dharma of the daylong retreat: exploring our hindrances as teachings -- The Dharma of action and livelihood: working with our ethical compass -- The Dharma of wisdom: practice, practice, practice -- The Dharma of four good gardens: cultivating attitudes. |
| Summary |
Deeply embedded in the practice of contemporary mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) are concepts drawn from the ancient wisdom of meditative traditions. The Dharma of Modern MindfulnessdharmaThe Dharma of Modern Mindfulness illuminates these cornerstones, communicating previously esoteric teachings with language that makes them easily accessible and applicable to your complex daily life. The book follows the structure of an eight-week MBSR class, paralleling the participant's journey with that of the Buddha for the alleviation of suffering. With real-life examples, guided reflections, and practices throughout, this book will show you the connections between the ancient wisdom of Buddhism and contemporary MBSR.Regardless of your background, status, or education, and whether you're a practitioner, teacher, or trainer, this invitation to explore the essential Buddhist teachings at the heart of modern mindfulness₇such as the four noble truths, the noble eightfold path, and the four brahmaviharas: loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity₇will expand your understanding and enhance your practice, and, in doing so, connect you with your inner wisdom and deepest humanity. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Dharma (Buddhism)
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Dharma (Buddhism) |
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Stress management -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
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Stress management -- Religious aspects. |
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Buddhism. |
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Stress management. |
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Meditation -- Therapeutic use.
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Meditation -- Therapeutic use. |
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. |
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Attention.
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Attention. |
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Awareness.
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Awareness. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mulligan, Beth Ann, author. Dharma of modern mindfulness Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2018 9781626259164 (DLC) 2017055012 |
| ISBN |
9781626259171 (electronic book) |
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1626259178 (electronic book) |
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9781626259188 (electronic book) |
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1626259186 (electronic book) |
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9781626259164 (paperback) (alkaline paper) |
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