The Joy of Retirement Finding Happiness Freedom and the Life Youve Always Wanted

The Joy of Retirement Finding Happiness Freedom and the Life Youve Always Wanted

Life after work no longer conjures up images of couples wandering the malls, playing golf, and taking endless Caribbean cruises. As baby boomers reach their 50s and 60s, they are redefining what it means to retire. Many of them are still choosing to work or create a whole new life entirely. What they crave is vitality, joy, and meaning in their lives. Author David Borchard has been helping adults reju

Finding Happiness in Tough Times

Many people are having a tough time these days. The economy is hurting and now we're hearing about the swine flu epidemic. It can really get you down. That's why I'm thrilled to have Gini Graham Scott , Ph.D., author of over 50 books, including her new one, Want It, See It, Get It! as my guest. She gives an overview of her 12 principles of happiness no matter what's going on. You Can Be Happy, Even in Difficult Times by Gini Graham Scott , Ph.D. As each day brings more and more ba

His Holiness the Dalai Lama optimistic about Obama, return to Tibet

His Holiness the Dalai Lama CAMBRIDGE, Mass: Hands reached for him, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached back. With a broad smile, he exited a news conference Wednesday clasping the fingers of anyone in reach, offering his blessing, a laugh, and a bit of hope from a leader five decades in exile. Hope was a theme of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's remarks: about the Obama administration, about the prospects for change within the Chinese government and about his o

Dalai Lama optimistic about Obama, return to Tibet (Boston Globe)

Hands reached for him, and the Dalai Lama reached back. With a broad smile, he exited a news conference Wednesday clasping the fingers of anyone in reach, offering his blessing, a laugh, and a bit of hope from a leader five decades in exile.

Joyful Wisdom Embracing Change and Finding Freedom

Joyful Wisdom Embracing Change and Finding Freedom

“[Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche] has written an unusually lucid and graceful addition to the modern canon….The exceptionally clear descriptions combined with Mingyur’s compassion and gentle wisdom make this book a valuable guide to Buddhist practice.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the Tibetan Buddhist master of mind-over-matter and co-author of the best-selling The Joy of Living…recommends Buddhism’s cheerful, non-alarmist, big-picture approach to life’s obstacles as a prescription for contemporary troubles.”
—“Paper Cuts” blog, NewYorkTimes.com

Praise for The Joy of Living

“Compelling, readable, and informed.”
–Buddhadharma

“Rinpoche ’s investigations into the science of happiness are woven into an accessible introduction to Buddhism.”
–Tricycle

“I rejoice in this book, the first of its kind, a truly compelling and infinitely practical fusion of Tibetan Buddhism and scientific ideas.”
–Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

“There is real wisdom here. Fresh and clear. Mingyur Rinpoche has offered us what may well be an essential link between the Buddha and contemporary neuroscience and physics. He effortlessly makes connections between seemingly disparate and complex disciplines and makes the journey sparkle.”
–Richard Gere

“An extraordinarily clear book.”
–Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Coming to Our Senses and vice-chair of the Mind and Life Institute

“[P]ersonal, readable, and wonderfully warm.”
–Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness

“Mingyur Rinpoche ’s unique contribution to this emerging field…

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Sense and Sensitivity
For those of you who are looking to mindfulness as a way of life, or just trying to temper your routine with calm, I can’t recommend “Joyful Wisdom” enough. This is Eric Swanson’s second book with Mingyur Rinpoche, and he has a truly uncanny talent for translating etheral concepts into immediate tools for living. Also, in this economy, I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use an anodyne for the stress that afflicts us all. Bravo, Rinpoche and Swanson, and thanks for helping me breathe.

5 Stars the real deal
I just finished this wonderful book, and I am still filled with the warm glow of wisdom from this true Buddhist master. Amazingly, Rinpoche has been able to explain in scientific terms the pathways to human joy, its causes and effects. I would recommend “Joyful Wisdom” to anyone interested in clear, practical Buddhist teaching, or really anyone that would like to cast off depression, anger, and other feelings that stop us all from moving forward and embracing life. This is a truly magical book which will be read and reread for generations.

Buy/More Info

Joyful Wisdom Embracing Change and Finding Freedom

Joyful Wisdom Embracing Change and Finding Freedom

“[Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche] has written an unusually lucid and graceful addition to the modern canon….The exceptionally clear descriptions combined with Mingyur’s compassion and gentle wisdom make this book a valuable guide to Buddhist practice.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the Tibetan Buddhist master of mind-over-matter and co-author of the best-selling The Joy of Living…recommends Buddhism’s cheerful, non-alarmist, big-picture approach to life’s obstacles as a prescription for contemporary troubles.”
—“Paper Cuts” blog, NewYorkTimes.com

Praise for The Joy of Living

“Compelling, readable, and informed.”
–Buddhadharma

“Rinpoche ’s investigations into the science of happiness are woven into an accessible introduction to Buddhism.”
–Tricycle

“I rejoice in this book, the first of its kind, a truly compelling and infinitely practical fusion of Tibetan Buddhism and scientific ideas.”
–Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

“There is real wisdom here. Fresh and clear. Mingyur Rinpoche has offered us what may well be an essential link between the Buddha and contemporary neuroscience and physics. He effortlessly makes connections between seemingly disparate and complex disciplines and makes the journey sparkle.”
–Richard Gere

“An extraordinarily clear book.”
–Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Coming to Our Senses and vice-chair of the Mind and Life Institute

“[P]ersonal, readable, and wonderfully warm.”
–Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness

“Mingyur Rinpoche ’s unique contribution to this emerging field…

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Sense and Sensitivity
For those of you who are looking to mindfulness as a way of life, or just trying to temper your routine with calm, I can’t recommend “Joyful Wisdom” enough. This is Eric Swanson’s second book with Mingyur Rinpoche, and he has a truly uncanny talent for translating etheral concepts into immediate tools for living. Also, in this economy, I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use an anodyne for the stress that afflicts us all. Bravo, Rinpoche and Swanson, and thanks for helping me breathe.

5 Stars the real deal
I just finished this wonderful book, and I am still filled with the warm glow of wisdom from this true Buddhist master. Amazingly, Rinpoche has been able to explain in scientific terms the pathways to human joy, its causes and effects. I would recommend “Joyful Wisdom” to anyone interested in clear, practical Buddhist teaching, or really anyone that would like to cast off depression, anger, and other feelings that stop us all from moving forward and embracing life. This is a truly magical book which will be read and reread for generations.

Buy/More Info

Is it really almost May?

Where oh where does the time go? I can’t believe that 2009 is almost officially 25% gone. I swear that time goes faster as you get older. Maybe that’s life’s way of reminding you to actually LIVE your life, while you can. I have a couple of things this morning before heading off to work. As I mentioned yesterday, the Hate Crimes bill is expected to go before the full House of Representatives for debate and a vote today. News also became public that Sen. Ted Kennedy introduced similar l

‘Solitary confinement affecting Qasab’s mental health’ (NDTV)

Ajmal Qasab's lawyer has told the special court that solitary confinement is affecting his client's mental health. Qasab, the only terrorist caught alive in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks is kept in a special high security cell, in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail.

George Osborne, psychologist

pj laments that he is one of the few people left who cannot diagnose mental illness in others without the relevant expertise. Now, according to Guido , diagnosing mental health issues is within the remit of the shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. Either George Osborne is an exceptionally talented politician with the appropriate diagnostic skills in psychology or a cunt who thinks mental health is an acceptable smear to use when attacking ones political opponents. [ BPSDB ]

New Horizons for Get Into Reading

Our ‘Get Into Reading’ project has been singled-out by the Government as an example of best practice in helping improve public mental health and wellbeing. The Department of Health presents ‘a new vision for mental health and wellbeing’. ‘New Horizons’ is a new strategy that will promote good mental health and well-being, whilst improving services for people who have mental health problems. In devising this strategy, the Department of Health has recognised that there are services already in

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