Competitive Buddha

The Competitive Buddha combines the Buddha's teachings with athletics to improve performance and life. It explains how to connect spirituality to sports, learn mental, emotional, and spiritual skills, and be better prepared for sports and life. Dr. Jerry Lynch, an avid runner and biker, and coach, demonstrates how timeless core Buddha values inspire athletes to embrace and navigate unchartered waters. The book teaches specific strategies and techniques for implementing this special way to guide and lead.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 236 pages
\n Publication date: 29 July 2021
\n Publisher: Mango Media
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"No other person has had more influence on my thirty-six years of coaching than Jerry Lynch." - Missy Foote, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Middlebury College

#1 New Release in Coaching Hockey, Tennis, and Eastern Philosophy

The Competitive Buddha is a captivating exploration of mastery, leadership, spirituality, and the iconic Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality. It delves into how individuals from diverse corners of the world have seamlessly fused the teachings of the Buddha with the world of athletics, resulting in heightened enjoyment, pleasure, and success during their performances.

This book serves as a profound guide for athletes, coaches, leaders, parents, CEOs, and all performers seeking to connect spirituality with their sports and life endeavors. It empowers readers to understand the essential elements they need to cultivate and enhance in their mental, emotional, and spiritual skill sets, enabling them to excel in their respective roles. By integrating the principles of Buddhism, readers gain valuable insights into how Buddhism can prepare them for sports and life, while also learning from the experiences and lessons offered by sports and life in the realm of Buddhism.

Dr. Jerry Lynch, a passionate runner and biker, brings his extensive experience as a coach at the high school and AAU levels. He holds a doctorate in psychology from Penn State University, where he has conducted extensive post-doctoral research in philosophy, Taoist and Buddhist thought, comparative religions, leadership development, and performance enhancement. Through his teachings, Dr. Lynch showcases how timeless core Buddha values inspire individuals to embrace the unknown, navigate uncharted waters, and cultivate the Buddha-mind and the Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality.

The Competitive Buddha offers a comprehensive approach to coaching and leadership, teaching readers how the best coaches of today employ ancient methods to guide and inspire in our modern times. It provides specific strategies and techniques for implementing this unique approach, enabling individuals to become master coaches of their own lives. Whether you are an athlete, coach, leader, or simply seeking personal growth and development, this book provides valuable insights and practical tools to help you achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life.

In conclusion, The Competitive Buddha is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their sports performance and life through the fusion of spirituality and the teachings of the Buddha. By embracing the core values and principles outlined in this book, readers can unlock their full potential, cultivate inner peace, and achieve success on and off the field.

\n Weight: 392g\n
Dimension: 178 x 409 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781642505894\n \n