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Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices For Real Change
Beyond an introduction and beyond mindfulness alone, plunge deeper into the transforming wisdom at Buddhism’s heart without getting lost. Written like a conversation with a friend, using real-life examples and teaching stories that take the mystery out while focusing on the challenges of everyday life in today’s stressful and uncertain world. The heart of Buddhist teachings for real-life from the host of the popular podcast, "Everyday Making Everyday Better." A gentle guide taking you deeper into the core teachings of the Buddha and bringing the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path alive through practices of Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Action. Drop the repeating stories and mental chatter in your mind. Get unstuck from your own head. Open your eyes, open your mind, and open your heart to life in front of you, where real change takes place.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2019
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January 12, 2020
This book is a treasure for one and all who seek wisdom and peace. It would also be a treasure for those who might wish to seek such gifts, but do not. It is for everyone longing for change and/or transformation... something we would all be well advised to pursue!
Everyday Buddhism is an invitation to improve one's own life. Written in a very down to earth style, the author skillfully presents the kinds of issues we all face and offers the reader pathways to shift behaviors and practices. What I love is that Haylett does not write from "on high" as one with all the answers. What I love is that she is the one that can articulate the questions and offer options in ways I know that I do not always think of myself.
To that end, it is like being invited on a journey with a dear friend. You may start out wondering why you are doing this, but before long, you are enjoying every step of the way. Everyday Buddhism is an invitation to a better way of living, without feeling like you have to be a spiritual master. It is a book that has the potential to introduce you to yourself in ways you never imagined. I highly recommend this to people of every faith or not faith and every stripe!
Everyday Buddhism is an invitation to improve one's own life. Written in a very down to earth style, the author skillfully presents the kinds of issues we all face and offers the reader pathways to shift behaviors and practices. What I love is that Haylett does not write from "on high" as one with all the answers. What I love is that she is the one that can articulate the questions and offer options in ways I know that I do not always think of myself.
To that end, it is like being invited on a journey with a dear friend. You may start out wondering why you are doing this, but before long, you are enjoying every step of the way. Everyday Buddhism is an invitation to a better way of living, without feeling like you have to be a spiritual master. It is a book that has the potential to introduce you to yourself in ways you never imagined. I highly recommend this to people of every faith or not faith and every stripe!
February 13, 2020
Fantastic!!
Loved the simplicity. Very practical guides to enhance whatever your want to call yourself Not a book you finish and put on your shelf.. one I will read and re read and read again and again.
Loved the simplicity. Very practical guides to enhance whatever your want to call yourself Not a book you finish and put on your shelf.. one I will read and re read and read again and again.
February 28, 2020
Clear and accessible
I have read other books on Buddhism, but this one presents the concepts in ways to put them to use immediately.
I have read other books on Buddhism, but this one presents the concepts in ways to put them to use immediately.
February 27, 2025
The best book I've read so far about integrating buddhist concepts and teachings into your everyday life.
March 1, 2023
Crafty
Buddhism isn't a set path. It's filled with loving advice to make you and the ones that surround you have more of a sense of well being. He explains and then rewords key ideas making those ideas a lot more clear. You won't find his explanations anywhere else. Great source for a beginner and I would suspect an advanced Buddha would love to read his crafty explanations. 🪷
Buddhism isn't a set path. It's filled with loving advice to make you and the ones that surround you have more of a sense of well being. He explains and then rewords key ideas making those ideas a lot more clear. You won't find his explanations anywhere else. Great source for a beginner and I would suspect an advanced Buddha would love to read his crafty explanations. 🪷
April 28, 2020
Simple and to the poing
The author achieves a nice balance of useful, impartial information and ease of accessibility through brevity. This is an easy read that is a great primer for the new comer or a refresher for the seasoned initiate.
The author achieves a nice balance of useful, impartial information and ease of accessibility through brevity. This is an easy read that is a great primer for the new comer or a refresher for the seasoned initiate.
April 16, 2021
This is a great book that not only introduces the reader to basic Buddhist concepts, but also ways to integrate them into your everyday life. I also like that she leaves wiggle room to personalize practices to your own life.
January 24, 2021
Great book
I love the way she wrote this book, Easy to read and understand, a good to use to get started in Buddhism
I love the way she wrote this book, Easy to read and understand, a good to use to get started in Buddhism
May 13, 2021
Insightful beginner's guide to one of the largest systems of belief that can pass as a system for living without belief. Great read.
December 8, 2021
Simple & Informative
This book lays out the Buddhist way in a simple way. It is easy to understand and integrate into your daily life, even if you don’t want to be a monk but live more fulfilling life.
This book lays out the Buddhist way in a simple way. It is easy to understand and integrate into your daily life, even if you don’t want to be a monk but live more fulfilling life.
April 15, 2023
Excellent read
Excellent read for you looking to learn more about buddhism with practical examples of how to incorporate into your world today. Will certainly be reading again and again and then again lol thank you!
Excellent read for you looking to learn more about buddhism with practical examples of how to incorporate into your world today. Will certainly be reading again and again and then again lol thank you!
February 24, 2024
great into
Wendy does a great job of bringing very philosophical concepts to our everyday existence. Very practical and accessible if you’re interested in the concepts of Buddhism.
Wendy does a great job of bringing very philosophical concepts to our everyday existence. Very practical and accessible if you’re interested in the concepts of Buddhism.
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