Practical Buddhism: Mindfulness and Skilful Living in the Modern Era (Muswell Hill Press)

Who was the Buddha and why did he become such a significant historical figure? What were his most important insights and teachings? What can he tell us about the universality of suffering and the potential for freedom? How can we live a life with growth and harmony and without emotional pain? What is the Buddhist understanding of the greater reality? With clarity , simplicity, wisdom and humour, Paramabandhu takes us towards some answers to these questions. Paramabandhu weaves examples both from his own experience and other people’s to demonstrate the value of Buddhist practice and techniques in managing the multiple demands and everyday challenges of modern life. Practical Buddhism explores: • Mindfulness practice and misconceptions about meditation • Working with troublesome thoughts and difficult emotions • The practice of compassion and kindness • Guidelines for skillful living • Working through stress, relationship problems and addictive behaviour • The meaning of karma and dharma • Understanding freedom, impermanence and non-selfhood • Buddhism and psychotherapy • How Buddhist practice informs our relationship with sexuality, illness and pain, greed and sustainability.