The Tao of Mindfulness
Author | : Andrew Townsend |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2016-10-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 1539670279 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781539670278 |
Rating | : 4/5 (278 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Tao of Mindfulness written by Andrew Townsend and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tao of Mindfulness explores the practice of mindfulness from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Although fresh and contemporary in his approach, the author has remained true to the roots of this ancient practice by explaining the foundations and principles of mindfulness practice as they pertain to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The book includes detailed discussions on topics ranging from mindfulness, meditation, contemplation, revelations from the Vedas regarding clinging and attachment, Buddhist teachings (or dharma) on pain, suffering, and impermanence, the Taoist approach to living in accordance with natural law, as well as instruction how to be mindful of one's thoughts, desires, speech, actions, consumption, and livelihood.