The New Middle Way
A welcoming spiritual guide built on logic, life experience, and insight. --BookLife
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- Mel Pine - Author
- Mel Pine - Author
More About This Title The New Middle Way
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Imagine deepening your understanding by connecting ancient wisdom and modern thought.
What if you could navigate life's challenges with less clinging and aversion?
Imagine incorporating powerful meditations and contemplations to find inner peace.
Describing himself as a "Jewish Buddhist Contrarian," Mel offers accessible teachings drawn from his extensive spiritual journey, aiming to share the wisdom he has gained over almost eight decades of life and four decades of study and practice Buddhism.
He draws on his own experiences, stories, and humor, weaving together Buddhism, philosophy, and science. He also includes perspectives from trusted teachers and friends who have guided him.
In this book, you will learn:
- Why understanding Buddhism as a complete system, not just mindfulness, is essential for deeper practice.
- How to navigate confusing Buddhist jargon and foreign terms without getting lost in translation.
- The core Buddhist teachings on living skillfully, focusing on intentions and outcomes, not just rules.
- What truly obstructs your path to ending suffering – it might not be what you think.
- That karma is not a punishment, but the dynamic interplay of causes and conditions shaping your reality.
- How to navigate the "Woo-Woo World" and see how ancient spiritual insights can align surprisingly with modern scientific understanding.
- How the profound concept of "no-self" relates to your innate pure awareness or Buddha Nature.
- How resting in your inherent Buddha Nature allows you to experience a "pure land" right where you are.
- The different meanings and power of Buddhist mantras and chanting, and why the vibrations may matter more than literal words.
- Why a trusted teacher is crucial for guiding you past mental obstacles like clinging and aversion.
- A new definition of enlightenment – the process of skillfully pulling out the "arrows" of suffering in your life.
- Why embracing a nonsectarian approach can broaden your perspective and deepen your spiritual journey.
- How integrating spiritual practice can help you navigate aging, detach from ego, and approach death without fear.
Connect ancient spiritual insights with your modern life to achieve lasting clarity.
Pick up your copy today and reduce your suffering!
What if you could navigate life's challenges with less clinging and aversion?
Imagine incorporating powerful meditations and contemplations to find inner peace.
Describing himself as a "Jewish Buddhist Contrarian," Mel offers accessible teachings drawn from his extensive spiritual journey, aiming to share the wisdom he has gained over almost eight decades of life and four decades of study and practice Buddhism.
He draws on his own experiences, stories, and humor, weaving together Buddhism, philosophy, and science. He also includes perspectives from trusted teachers and friends who have guided him.
In this book, you will learn:
- Why understanding Buddhism as a complete system, not just mindfulness, is essential for deeper practice.
- How to navigate confusing Buddhist jargon and foreign terms without getting lost in translation.
- The core Buddhist teachings on living skillfully, focusing on intentions and outcomes, not just rules.
- What truly obstructs your path to ending suffering – it might not be what you think.
- That karma is not a punishment, but the dynamic interplay of causes and conditions shaping your reality.
- How to navigate the "Woo-Woo World" and see how ancient spiritual insights can align surprisingly with modern scientific understanding.
- How the profound concept of "no-self" relates to your innate pure awareness or Buddha Nature.
- How resting in your inherent Buddha Nature allows you to experience a "pure land" right where you are.
- The different meanings and power of Buddhist mantras and chanting, and why the vibrations may matter more than literal words.
- Why a trusted teacher is crucial for guiding you past mental obstacles like clinging and aversion.
- A new definition of enlightenment – the process of skillfully pulling out the "arrows" of suffering in your life.
- Why embracing a nonsectarian approach can broaden your perspective and deepen your spiritual journey.
- How integrating spiritual practice can help you navigate aging, detach from ego, and approach death without fear.
Connect ancient spiritual insights with your modern life to achieve lasting clarity.
Pick up your copy today and reduce your suffering!
