A Monk's Guide to Happiness

Meditation in the 21st century

Gelong Thubten

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English

Yellow Kite
24 September 2020

Zen Buddhism; Self-help & personal development; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice; Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation

We're all on a search for happiness, but we're looking in the wrong places.

Everyone looks externally to find contentment, we think material possessions will unlock our happiness. A MONK'S GUIDE TO HAPPINESS explains how and why we need to look within, and connect to our true essence, in order to find peace. Everyone has the potential to be happy, after all, we're all 'hardwired' for happiness.

But how do we get there? By meditating. Not just in the morning, but throughout the day by introducing micro moments so we never drop the mindfulness ball, even when we're busy. Meditation is more than just a stress-reduction tool or a relaxation therapy, it is the key to finding long-lasting happiness.

Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk who has worked with everyone from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to Ruby Wax and Benedict Cumberbatch, explores the theme of happiness in his debut book and explains how to bring meditation into our busy 21st century lives with simple exercises.

By: Gelong Thubten
Imprint: Yellow Kite
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 184g
ISBN: 9781473696686
ISBN 10: 1473696682
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 24 September 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation trainer and author. In 1993, at the age of 21, he ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. He has spent over six years in intensive meditation retreats, the longest of which was 4 years. Thubten is a world pioneer in mindfulness meditation teaching, with over 20 years experience working with businesses, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons and addiction counselling centres. He works with major clients such as Google and LinkedIn and he teaches mindfulness to medical students. Thubten and a neuroscientist collaborated with Ruby Wax on the book How to be Human.

Reviews for A Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st century

"Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. His book clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives. -- Benedict Cumberbatch Gelong Thubten's book is as warm, wise and generous as the man himself. We've never needed a voice like his more. -- Melanie Reid * The Times * Compelling to read, yet full of profound wisdom, this wonderful book rationally describes how our mind functions and how we can cultivate the habit of happiness. * Professor Lokesh Joshi, Vice President for Research, National University of Ireland * Thubten is able to explain meditation using clear language and an approach which really speaks to our modern tech-infused lives. With openness, humility and humour he delivers a deep message that will resonate in our modern culture. * Rami Jawhar, Program Manager at Google Arts & Culture * Gelong Thubten's wonderful book provides a bracing challenge to our search for instant gratification and ""instant"" happiness, and a lucid, practical, step-by-step path to contentment and a genuine and lasting peace of mind. -- Mick Brown * Journalist for The Daily Telegraph *"