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Friday, March 16, 2007
THE JOY OF LIVING: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
“This book is a fresh breath from the meditation room, written with kindness, energy and wit. Three cheers for a cheerful contemplative.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A beautiful tapestry of Buddhist insight woven together with modern science, this book is a landmark in the development of a contemplative neuroscience . . . a must-read for anyone interested in the causes and consequences of happiness.” —Richard J. Davidson
“Marvelous. . . . I heartily recommend this to anyone interested in the healing arts, consciousness studies, and genuine contemplative practice today.”—Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within
A recent major study investigating the effects of meditation on the brain found that mental training in the areas of compassion and loving kindness can have dramatic effects on brain function. One of the subjects in this study was Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, who was handpicked by the Dalai Lama to participate. Mingyur Rinpoche is considered a prodigy among the masters of Tibetan Buddhism, and in his new book, THE JOY OF LIVING: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness (Harmony Books, March 13, 2007), he shares his wisdom and guides readers down the path to a healthier, happier life through meditation.
All humans share the same basic concern—the desire to be happy and to avoid suffering. THE JOY OF LIVING helps readers navigate their way through the maze of personal pain and discomfort that characterizes our everyday lives. Born in 1975 in Nepal, Mingyur Rinpoche spent much of his childhood in a persistent state of fear. His panic attacks were so severe that it was several years before he found any source of relief. He was finally able to overcome these fears by learning how to relax and rest his mind through meditation. Understanding meditation is not as complicated as many think. In the beginning some might feel frustration as they become distracted by the sounds around them, but soon they will realize that these distractions are actually a sign of progress! Becoming more aware of the constant stream of thoughts that enter your mind is essential to meditation.
In THE JOY OF LIVING, Mingyur Rinpoche teaches us how to change the direction of our thoughts and perceptions through meditation, revealing how we can create positive changes in our lives. The aim of Buddhist teachings is to develop the capacity to recognize that this universe exists in the here and now. In order to recognize it, however, it is necessary to learn how to rest the mind. Who wouldn’t want to feel confident and calm in the face of difficulties or reduce or eliminate their sense of isolation? All it takes to accomplish these goals is a little patience, diligence, and willingness to let go of conditioned ideas about yourself and the world around you. THE JOY OF LIVING combines the ancient wisdom of Buddhism with the latest breakthroughs in Western medicine to help you achieve these goals, and ultimately, greater health and happiness.
CONTACT: Sarah Breivogel, 212-572-2722; sbreivogel@randomhouse.com or
Josh Baran, jcbaran@aol.com, 212-779-2666
Mingyur Rinpoche is on a North American book and teaching tour, March – July. He will be visiting San Francisco, Phoenix, Houston, Seattle, Chicago, Madison, Boulder, New York, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver and other cities. His full schedule – www.mingyur.org. He is available for interviews.
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“A beautiful tapestry of Buddhist insight woven together with modern science, this book is a landmark in the development of a contemplative neuroscience . . . a must-read for anyone interested in the causes and consequences of happiness.” —Richard J. Davidson
“Marvelous. . . . I heartily recommend this to anyone interested in the healing arts, consciousness studies, and genuine contemplative practice today.”—Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within
A recent major study investigating the effects of meditation on the brain found that mental training in the areas of compassion and loving kindness can have dramatic effects on brain function. One of the subjects in this study was Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, who was handpicked by the Dalai Lama to participate. Mingyur Rinpoche is considered a prodigy among the masters of Tibetan Buddhism, and in his new book, THE JOY OF LIVING: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness (Harmony Books, March 13, 2007), he shares his wisdom and guides readers down the path to a healthier, happier life through meditation.
All humans share the same basic concern—the desire to be happy and to avoid suffering. THE JOY OF LIVING helps readers navigate their way through the maze of personal pain and discomfort that characterizes our everyday lives. Born in 1975 in Nepal, Mingyur Rinpoche spent much of his childhood in a persistent state of fear. His panic attacks were so severe that it was several years before he found any source of relief. He was finally able to overcome these fears by learning how to relax and rest his mind through meditation. Understanding meditation is not as complicated as many think. In the beginning some might feel frustration as they become distracted by the sounds around them, but soon they will realize that these distractions are actually a sign of progress! Becoming more aware of the constant stream of thoughts that enter your mind is essential to meditation.
In THE JOY OF LIVING, Mingyur Rinpoche teaches us how to change the direction of our thoughts and perceptions through meditation, revealing how we can create positive changes in our lives. The aim of Buddhist teachings is to develop the capacity to recognize that this universe exists in the here and now. In order to recognize it, however, it is necessary to learn how to rest the mind. Who wouldn’t want to feel confident and calm in the face of difficulties or reduce or eliminate their sense of isolation? All it takes to accomplish these goals is a little patience, diligence, and willingness to let go of conditioned ideas about yourself and the world around you. THE JOY OF LIVING combines the ancient wisdom of Buddhism with the latest breakthroughs in Western medicine to help you achieve these goals, and ultimately, greater health and happiness.
CONTACT: Sarah Breivogel, 212-572-2722; sbreivogel@randomhouse.com or
Josh Baran, jcbaran@aol.com, 212-779-2666
Mingyur Rinpoche is on a North American book and teaching tour, March – July. He will be visiting San Francisco, Phoenix, Houston, Seattle, Chicago, Madison, Boulder, New York, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver and other cities. His full schedule – www.mingyur.org. He is available for interviews.
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