Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st century

The Sunday Times bestseller "A Monk's Guide to Happiness" explains how to look within and connect to our true essence to find peace. By meditating throughout the day, we can unlock our potential for happiness and reduce stress. Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk who has worked with celebrities, offers simple exercises to bring meditation into our busy lives. His writing is inspiring and practical, illustrating why we all need meditation and mindfulness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2020
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The Sunday Times bestseller, featured on the deliciously Ella podcast, delves into the quest for happiness, highlighting the misguided search for contentment in external sources. While many believe that material possessions can bring us happiness, the truth lies in looking within and connecting to our true essence. In his book, A Monk's Guide to Happiness, Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk renowned for his work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, offers a profound exploration of the path to inner peace. Thubten emphasizes the importance of meditation as a means to cultivate happiness, not just during morning rituals but throughout the day through the incorporation of micro moments of mindfulness. He challenges the notion that meditation is solely a stress-reduction tool or relaxation therapy, emphasizing its transformative power in achieving long-lasting happiness. Thubten's writing is characterized by generosity, kindness, and a genuine sense of lived honesty, reflecting his profound wisdom gained through his experiences. His book provides inspiration and practical guidance for integrating meditation into modern, busy lives, offering simple exercises to facilitate the practice. Benedict Cumberbatch, one of many influential figures who have endorsed the book, praises Thubten's writing for its ability to convey wisdom with warmth and humor, making it accessible and applicable to a wide audience. By embracing meditation and mindfulness, we can unlock the potential for happiness that resides within us, transcending the limitations imposed by external circumstances.

Weight: 180g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473696686