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A Buddhist View series The insightful simplicity of De Botton meets the wisdom of the Dalai Lama in this series exploring key life issues from a Buddhist perspective. These titles offer accessible excursions into the philosophy of contemporary living. From loneliness to the nature of the mind to vegetarianism, A Buddhist View provides a modern Buddhist perspective on the 21st Century. We launched a new series design and three new titles in summer 2012. Solitude and Loneliness, Finding the Mind, and Meditating provide new philosophical and spiritual explorations of contemporary issues and lifestyles.
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Referencing contemporary cultural touchstones, Sarvananda shows how facing our essential aloneness can lead us to better understand how we are all connected.
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Sarvananda (Alastair Jessiman) lives in Norwich, where he teaches Buddhism and meditation. He has written ten plays and two comedy series for broadcast on BBC Radio.
Meditating Jinananda A realistic, witty, and inspiring guide to how we can develop clarity, peace of mind and positive emotions by introducing meditation into our lives.
Jinananda (Duncan Steen) teaches Buddhism and meditation in London. He is the author of two audio books, The Middle Way: The Story of Buddhism, and Karma and Rebirth, and of the book Warrior of Peace: The Life of the Buddha.
9781 907314 07 0 May 2012 £8.99 / $14.95 / €10.95 198 x 129mm 152 pages Buddhism/Meditation Beginner to Advanced
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9781 907314 06 3 July 2012 £8.99 / $14.95/ €10.95 198 x 129mm 160 pages Buddhism/Philosophy Beginner
Finding the Mind Robin Cooper This approachable introduction considers the nature of the mind, asking questions about our search for the ‘I’ that gazes out on the world and experiences it.
Whilst studying physics and the history of science Robin Cooper discovered meditation. He is currently director of the West London Buddhist Centre. His first book was The Evolving Mind: Buddhism, Biology and Consciousness.
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9781 907314 03 2 September 2012 £8.99 / $14.95/ €10.95 198 x 129mm 160 pages Buddhism/Philosophy Beginner
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