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Buddha Standard Time: Awakening to the Infinite Possibilities of Now
We're all given the same twenty-four hours a day.We can spend our time feeling hurried and harried, overwhelmed by chores and demands, distractedand burned out . . . or we can awaken to BuddhaStandard Time, the realm of timelessness whereevery choice, every action, and every breath canbe one of renewal and infinite possibilities.
Buddha Standard Time shares one of the great...more
Buddha Standard Time shares one of the great...more
Hardcover, 224 pages
Published
May 24th 2011
by HarperOne
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If you’ve ever felt stressed out, overworked, under pressure, underslept, and as though there are not enough hours in the day, this book is for you. Lama Surya Das understands where you’re coming from and can provide you with the tools you need to live in the now, slow down your crazy fast-paced life, and find time in unexpected places. Not only will you slow down, you’ll also become more efficient, more productive and happier if you take time for meditation, reflection, and yourself. Practice e...more
I read this book in Buddha Standard Time that's for sure - it has taken a while, but it has felt like dipping into a quiet meditation session with each chapter. This is really beautifully written. I simply get to the end of these sorts of books, and I despair - because I can't understand why we don't teach children a lot of these practices and principles at school.
Don't get me wrong - I'm a nerd. I enjoyed trigonometry and calculus, but neither have served me one dot in my adult life. I left sc...more
Don't get me wrong - I'm a nerd. I enjoyed trigonometry and calculus, but neither have served me one dot in my adult life. I left sc...more
Stop and smell the roses.
Repeat.
Choose your relationship with the universe from the menu of any religion or philosophy, leaving out the parts that dwell on the past of stress you about the future.
Now stop and smell the roses some more.
Snark aside, I actually thought this was a decent book for bits and bobs about how to dwell in the present.
ETA: Okay, that was a damn with faint praise sort of review, and this book deserves better than that. Case in point, this morning when I was mentally going o...more
Repeat.
Choose your relationship with the universe from the menu of any religion or philosophy, leaving out the parts that dwell on the past of stress you about the future.
Now stop and smell the roses some more.
Snark aside, I actually thought this was a decent book for bits and bobs about how to dwell in the present.
ETA: Okay, that was a damn with faint praise sort of review, and this book deserves better than that. Case in point, this morning when I was mentally going o...more
How to make the most of every moment would be an alternate title for this wonderful book by Lama Surya Das; he paraphrased it as, "being there while getting there, every single step of the way." Great wisdom unfolds throughout this book in a way that not only turns the light on for us, but also shines that light on the path. He does this with clear description that stimulates self-recognition and exercises that allow us to practice the change we want in our lives. I've already read this book sev...more
I enjoyed the cross cultural and religious references in this book which really helped make it accesible to people who do not necessarily believe in Buddhism. I did however think that the author wasn't always qualified to use draw certain scientific conclusions from evidence that he had gathered, probably, in short articles or from newspapers.
The methods of meditating were useful and should help anyone who reads the book. Overall I think it is an enlightening experiance and would definately rec...more
The methods of meditating were useful and should help anyone who reads the book. Overall I think it is an enlightening experiance and would definately rec...more
I found this a little disappointing really. There are some nice meditative practices explained, and some interesting scientific theory about the benefits of meditation. Other than that, I didn't feel it offered anything very astounding and was a little too lacking in the Buddha aspect of "Buddha Standard Time" for me personally. It had a self-help-for-stressed-out-executives vibe about it, which wasn't really what I was looking for! Not a bad book, but not exactly life changing either. I think i...more
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Absolutely fantastic! Although not new information, it is intriguing and well written. No matter your religion, if you are interested in breaking out of your routine and living in the present, it's a must read.
When I first ordered this book I expected more of a focus on meditation. While meditation is part of the book it comes across more as a time management book. Lama Surya Das gives good examples of how meditation can benefit one's life. It is a good book even if it is more business like that I prefer.
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Awesome book. Reminded me of many things that I learned on my yoga retreat this summer. Minfulness and living in the present moment is the key to happiness.
I just started reading the intro to this book and it had me hooked. A very thoughtful and introspective book for believers and non-believers. One of those books you will buy not only for yourself to refer to and reread but to give to friends. The author feels like an intimate friend by the time you finish the book. What a guy! I need to stop typing and go meditate now. Breathe in!!
it brought me back to sanity at a time i needed to be reminded of what is important in life and less focused on the craziness that is life.
This book was very repetitive. Didn't share anything new that wouldn't have been guessed prior to reading.
Worthwhile writings about living in the present moment with enormously practical advice on achieving this kind of mindfulness.
This book is totally not what i thought it would be, and i'm not sure how i feel about it. Yes there's lots of good information and good ideas in it. But it feels cobbled together, ad-hoc out of a therapy bargain bin. He does have some excellent points as to how we experience time, and how we can reclaim it for our own sanity and spirituality. Just be sure to bring a sieve along when you read it so you can winnow out what you need and let the rest go.
This was really good for me. It's the kind of book I will keep handy at home. Some of the breathing and simple meditation exercises are just right for me. I don't see myself getting into lengthy meditation sessions, but short meditation and relaxation practices are something I really value. Also the idea that some of my regular daily activities can become more meaningful if I approach them with more purpose and intentionality.
Much of this book is common sense, strategies that we know of but cannot seem to bring ourselves to do here in the 21st century. I loved the emphasis on small, easily attainable action steps. It reminded me that even in the busy life of a preschool teacher, there are moments when I can "breathe, smile, relax." I especially love the constant connection back to the natural world. And I will be sharing this book with others.
I have always enjoyed the Lama's writing. It is simple and straightforward which works well for most of us because we complicate things so easily. The ideas contained within the book are simple to follow. They do work if you will only do the work. Many of us purchase a book such as this expecting to find long lasting answers; answers which allow us to continue to cruise through life as if on cruise control.
Another definitive guide to finding Buddha in everyday life. Lama Surya Das is a true spiritual master accesible by all.
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Insightful book. Helpful for a fellow writer and teacher who would like to share the teachings of happiness and well-being in our "busy-body" society.
You certainly don't have to be a Buddhist to appreciate the tips for recognizing and living in the present moment.
Thin, repetitive, trite, lacking in any substantial value. Well-meaning.
Love the practice tips on how to slow down and enjoy life.
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Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.”
Surya has spent forty years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of Asia, including the D...more
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Surya has spent forty years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of Asia, including the D...more
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