Joyful Wisdom
Joyful Wisdom
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Safi Bahcall
I’ve probably given [this book] to more people than I can count. It essentially captures the idea of making friends with your thoughts, rather than trying to suppress them. - Safi Bahcall
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Joyful Wisdom

Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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In "Joyful Wisdom," Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a revered figure in the realm of Tibetan meditation, offers profound insights into overcoming the pervasive sense of anxiety that characterizes modern life. With an approach that blends ancient Buddhist wisdom with contemporary issues, Rinpoche guides readers through the labyrinth of their own unease, proposing not a flight from discomfort but a compassionate embrace of it. Through this transformative journey, he reveals how our greatest challenges can become the pathways to profound joy and inner peace. Drawing from his deep understanding and personal experiences, Rinpoche makes the profound teachings of Buddhism accessible to all, illuminating the path to a life of authenticity, clarity, and true happiness. Divided into three meticulously structured parts, reminiscent of traditional Buddhist texts, "Joyful Wisdom" diagnoses the roots of our discontent, introduces meditation practices to transform our experience, and applies these teachings to the intricacies of everyday problems. With anecdotes that resonate, humor that disarms, and wisdom that inspires, Rinpoche crafts a compelling narrative that is both a balm for the weary soul and a call to awakening. This book is not merely a read; it is an experience, offering a timeless solution to the age-old problem of anxiety, and equipping readers with the tools to uncover the inherent wisdom and joy that lie within us all.

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Released
2009
7 Apr
Length
304
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I’ve probably given [this book] to more people than I can count. It essentially captures the idea of making friends with your thoughts, rather than trying to suppress them. - Safi Bahcall
TO CUT THROUGH problems, we need problems.
— Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Joyful Wisdom

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