In this memoir, a young man finds himself disillusioned by the conventional expectations of his parents, teachers, and culture. Desperate to articulate his deepest hopes and dreams, he discards his university education and abandons home, family, and possessions to journey in search of a meaningful life.
The Art of Mindful Reflection
It Begins with Silence takes the practice of mindfulness, favoured today by psychologists, health care providers and their patients — and places it in the context of daily living. The method is mindful reflection,™ a holistic approach to quieting the inner chatter that changes the way you see yourself. Based entirely on the classical teachings of the Buddha and brought to life in modern-day idiom, these pages lead you deep into yourself, to the source of both stress and acceptance. By following the instructions in this book, you’ll find that the path to awakening — a self-possessed letting go of the stress response — is no further than right here and now, in everyday life.