Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide to Growing Older and Wiser
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (803 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592407471 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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The bestselling author of Work as a Spiritual Practice presents a user’s life guide to aging well and making every year fulfilling and transformative. Unlike many philosophical works on aging this one incorporates illuminating facts from scientific researchers, doctors, and psychologists as well as contemplative practices and guided meditations. Everything changes. Breath by breath, moment by moment, Richmond’s teachings inspire limitless opportunities for a joy that transcends age.. For Zen Buddhist priest and meditation teacher Lewis Richmond, this fundamental Buddhist tenet is the basis for a new inner road map that emerges in the later years, charting an understanding that can bring new possibilities and a wealth of appreciation and gratitude for the life journey itself. Aging as a Spiritual Practice is a wise, compassionate book that guides readers through the four key stages of aging—such as “Lightning Strikes” (the moment we wake up to our aging)—as
“A practical, step-by-step set of attitudes and practices, which open the reader to philosophical maturation.” —James Hollis, PhD, author of Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life “A spiritual affirmation that provides a welcome alternative to the prevailing belief that maintaining the appearance of youth as long as possible is an antidote to aging.” – Kirkus Reviews “This compassionate, hopeful book is a valuable resource for the inquiring adult coping with the passages of aging.” —Publishers Weekly
He lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Lewis Richmond is a Zen Buddhist priest and meditation teacher whose three previous books include the national bestseller Work as a Spiritual Practice.
"Comforting, encouraging book" according to jakub. This is a wonderful little book to savor. I use the term "little" to mean visually only--this book is undersized, yet comforting and mighty. It is especially encouraging to seniors (and, I expect, to every age) who have few resources or who live in stressful situations. I read a page or three in the morning then think about the lessons all day. What turned out to be one of the most valuable things in the book was the instructions for having a retreat alone in your own home. This is particularly valuable to those of us who are caregivers and cannot get away (where would we go, anyway?). I am not Buddhist, nor o. I hate it when that happens! Aging as a Spiritual Practice by Lewis RichmondI hate it when that happens! I get something for someone else and it ends up being for me! I was thinking this might be good for my mom, who has Parkinson's and is struggling with aging. I'm 63 and this is the happiest time of my life so far, so why would I need to read this? It turns out this book is great for both of us. Lewis Richmond is a Buddhist priest. In this work, as in others, he uses language common to Buddhism, Christianity, and other religions, defining concepts as they are presented in different perspectives. What I like the most is each of the ideas. I have not begun reading this book, but my Janet A. I have not begun reading this book, but my spiritual director has quoted several pages in it for me to ponder and hence I purchased my own copy. At 84 I need all the help I can get to allow growth in me and how I can be for others in the maybe 10 years I have left. Thanks