Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide to Growing Older and Wiser - Couverture rigide

Richmond, Lewis

 
9781592406906: Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide to Growing Older and Wiser
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ISBN 10 : 1592406904 ISBN 13 : 9781592406906
Editeur : Gotham, 2012

Synopsis

The bestselling author of Work as a Spiritual Practice presents a new vision of the aging process, awakening a spirit of fulfillment and transformation.

Everything changes. For Buddhist priest and meditation teacher Lewis Richmond, this fundamental Buddhist tenet is the basis for a new inner road map that emerges in the later years, charting an understanding that can bring new possibilities, fresh beginnings, and a wealth of appreciation and gratitude for the life journey itself.

In Aging as a Spiritual Practice, Richmond acknowledges the fear, anger, and sorrow many people experience when they must confront the indignities of their aging bodies and the unknowns associated with mortality. This wise, compassionate book guides readers through the four key stages of aging- such as "Lightning Strikes" (the moment we wake up to our aging)-as well as the processes of adapting to change, letting go of who we were, embracing who we are, and appreciating our unique life chapters. Unlike many philosophical works on aging, however, this one incorporates illuminating facts from scientific researchers, doctors, and psychologists, as well as contemplative practices and guided meditations on aging's various challenges and rewards. The tandem of maintaining a healthy body and healthy relationships, infused with an active spiritual life, is explored in rejuvenating detail. Breath by breath, moment by moment, Richmond's teachings inspire limitless opportunities for a joy that transcends age.

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À propos de l?auteur

Lewis Richmond is a Zen Buddhist priest and meditation teacher whose three previous books include the national bestseller Work as a Spiritual Practice. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

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Éditeur
Gotham
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1592406904
ISBN 13 
9781592406906
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9781592407477: Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide to Growing Older and Wiser

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1592407471 ISBN 13 :  9781592407477
Editeur : Penguin Publishing Group, 2012
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