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The Joy of Living

Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness

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The Joy of Living

By: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Eric Swanson
Narrated by: Eric Swanson, Jason Scott Campbell
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 For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work?

In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. With an infectious joy and insatiable curiosity, he weaves together the principles of Tibetan Buddhism, neuroscience, and quantum physics in a way that will forever change the way we understand the human experience. Using the basic meditation practices he provides, we can discover paths through everyday problems, transforming obstacles into opportunities to recognize the unlimited potential of our own minds.

With an introduction by co-author Eric Swanson, The Joy of Living is a stunning breakthrough, an illuminating vision of the science of Buddhism and a handbook for transforming our minds, bodies, and lives.

©2007 Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche (P)2007 Random House Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House Inc. Biological Sciences Buddhism Personal Development Personal Success Science Spirituality Meditation

Critic Reviews

"This book is a fresh breath from the meditation room, written with kindness, energy, and wit. Three cheers for a cheerful contemplative." (Publishers Weekly)
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Incredible audiobook. Offers interesting scientific parallels to Buddhist practice in a very accessible manner whilst retaining good depth. A must read for anyone interested in meditation, Neuroscience, or the potential of the human mind.

Powerful!!!

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If we all followed this simple path there would be no pain and suffering on this planet. I will try get my kids to listen to this audio book.

A must read for every human.

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A beautiful and practical introduction to some Buddhist principles. A positive and gentle perspective on the practice of meditation. This audiobook offers positive and powerful take-home messages around the concept of human thought, and it's interplay with human happiness.

BEAUTIFUL! PRACTICAL. UPLIFTING.

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Brilliant in its simplicity and light hearted ness
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is simply brilliant. A sparkling jewel!
I loved the narrators authentic presentation.

Freshly Presented

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I liked how he tied science of the brain together with meditation. Some good tips in there

Science and meditation

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audio book. I found the narrator’s voice calming and suitable for this book

The joy of living

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Great guidance, wonderful new perspective. highly recommended. I will buy the print as well for future reference

Great guidance, wonderful new perspective

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Would definitely recommend this book if you have a curious mind about Buddhism but do not know much about it. Western based examples to help understanding along the way and some simple exercises. Wonderfully written.

A wonderful introduction to Buddhism

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A terrible attempt to bridge Buddhism and science that leaves leaves a foul, pseudoscientific taste in your mouth. Best to give this one a wide berth.

A waste of time

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