The Tibetan Art of Serenity: How to Conquer Fear and Gain Contentment

by Christopher Hansard

"As life becomes more hectic, it's important to stop and think about the way we are living. Christopher's book is the best possible starting point."- Vogue (United Kingdom) In this inspiring book, leading Tibetan Bon practitioner Christopher Hansard explains the twelve types of fear that affect our lives. He shares age-old techniques for overcoming these fears to find increased peace and confidence. Christopher Hansard was trained in the spiritual traditions of Tibetan Bon from the age of four and is now a leading practitioner in the field. He is director of clinical affairs at the Eden Medical Centre in London.

Genres: Philosophy, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Personal Development

229 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 2007

Reviews

[Karen Valls · Rating 3 out of 5]

El arte tibetano de la serenidad es un libro interesante que combina recursos ya estudiados en la psicología occidental con una mirada desde la filosofía oriental. Lo valioso es que no se limita a la teoría, sino que propone formas prácticas de aplicarlos en la vida cotidiana.

Un aspecto central es su invitación a liberarnos de ciertas creencias arraigadas que nos limitan. Sin embargo, también puede llevarnos a sustituir esas creencias occidentales por otras de carácter oriental, lo que en cierto modo sigue siendo un cambio de marco más que una verdadera liberación. Con lo cual recomiendo que hay que leerlo con curiosidad y no como una verdad.

Aun así, el libro aporta reflexiones valiosas que pueden ayudarte a ser más consciente, a replantearte tu forma de ver el mundo y a dar pequeños pasos hacia una vida más libre y serena.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I had completely missed the point of this book, I would say I wish I had read this when I turned 18. But I like to think that I read it at exactly the right time. The graceful prose in which this is written just gives this vibe of gentleness as you're reading. The words on the pages sink beneath my skin and made a home in my mind and body.

It definitely is a healing book, and I deeply appreciated the lessons I got from it and will implement them into my life as best as I can.

Definitely recommend this one.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Estrellas

Aprendí nuevas meditaciones de la tradición Bon Tibetana. El autor se lee
con bastante entendimiento, además de su buen dominio acerca del tema.
Explicaciones sencillas y muy apto para todo aquel que le guste experimentar
las diversas formas de meditación.

[Janeta Pondalova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Изключително мъдра книга. Цялата поредица е страхотна. Четете бавно и с осъзнатост.

[Rokhsara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Приятна за слушане в предизвикателните и неспокойни моменти в живота.
Извадих си медитациите и доста цитати.

[Patrick Brookman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this, a wonderful overview of one of the founding spiritual practices in the Buddhist tradition

[Holly · Rating 1 out of 5]

After completing Mutant Message From Forever reading this was nearly impossible to read. The Tibetan Art Of Serenity
by Christopher Hansard goes into detail about the suffering in the world. He makes you feel the suffering and then tells you how to be at peace in the face of the suffering. I rather take the aboriginal wisdom and close the circle and be happy.

[Ayaka Mori · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book makes lot of sense. Makes me wanna be me... The real meaning of love, loneliness and ways to become a good human. Truly an amazing piece by Christopher. To overcome your fear I would definitely want others to opt for this book. But some parts of it, i would definitely criticize but not everything. I can find the change in me after reading the book (which is like totally impossible).

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

flicked through ...

[Syafix · Rating 2 out of 5]

halfway through and i couldn't force myself to finish it. it felt repeated from the first half.

[Ivo Stoykov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truth is simple. So simple that it is hard to remark around. Worth to read this book.