Christopher Titmuss Books

The author states that the beneficial influence of the Buddha falls into three primary areas: non-harming, meditation and wisdom. In this book, he offers one thought-provoking excerpt from the Buddha's teaching for each day of the year.

The Mindfulness Manual provides you with first-hand experience of the importance of mindfulness in your daily life. The manual is based on The Buddha's classic and most loved discourse on the four applications of mindfulness, namely to body, feelings, states of mind and the inner/outer world. This manual consists of a series of teachings and practical daily exercises with regular quotes from the Buddha. There are questions to explore at the end of each chapter. Sustained mindfulness training develops the capacity to handle a wide variety of challenging situations, and to understand more deeply the relationship of the inner life to the outer world. Christopher also addresses ethics, communication, enquiry, spiritual experiences, action, love and a liberating wisdom.

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Meditations and exercises encourage readers to step outside themselves and observe their reactions to various life situations as a first step in ridding themselves of negative mental states. Author Christopher Titmuss calls this an important way to enhance one’s sense of self-confidence and serenity. He places special emphasis on the virtue of patience, discusses ways to develop patience, and enumerates situations in which people’s patience is tested. These include everything from awaiting an important telephone call to anticipating the outcome of serious medical tests. Advice is presented on ways to create in oneself a sense of steadiness in the face of uncertainty, thereby maintaining a peaceful state of mind. Instructions for breathing exercises are also provided as important means of maintaining emotional balance and self-awareness. Beautiful color photographs employ images that focus on the theme of serenity.