Author:Christopher Titmuss
In an awakened life, our hearts are open, steady and purposeful. Most people today have a greater income, as well as more goods and labour - saving devices, than any other generation in history. Yet stress, discontent, personal and social problems abound. Drawing on the deepest discoveries of the Buddhist tradition, well-known retreat master, Christopher Titmuss, suggests we spend far too much time in superficial preoccupaions and not enough in looking deeply into things. He urges us to fearlessly transform the forces of desire and dissatisfaction that haunt our daily lives - and to awaken to the Immeasurable. Inspired by the 20th Century classic, Zen Mind, Beginner's mind, he gives practical advice on such subjects as: understanding our feelings , taking risks, becomming more detached and rediscovering our true selves. And he shows us how to have free, fulfilled and uninhibited lives amidst the frenzy of everyday activity.
Thorough, fluent and hard-hitting, Shortt’s years of experience as an investigative journalist shine through in this controversial and enlightening book.
—— TelegraphA very well-balanced and timely analysis...Shortt is a sane, observant reporter, and the story he tells is a very troubling one
—— A. N. WilsonAn important book that statesmen of all faiths would do well to read.
—— Gerald Butt , Church TimesA much needed wake-up call...Required reading.
—— Lord Alton, Books of the Year , Catholic TimesImportant, well-written...the overall impact is shocking.
—— TabletThis project has the potential for a major epic with huge international interest...Rupert Shortt is a world-class journalist...I cannot recommend it, and him, more highly.
—— John CornwallGood investigative campaigning journalism.
—— TLSA brilliant book
—— SpectatorVery uncomfortable truths in this powerful analysis
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