HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES

Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice He clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives Benedict Cumberbatch We all go through hard times We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle leading to unhappiness and stress Perhaps we are feeling sad anxious or are challenged to deal with something bigger such as a bereavement a loss a painful ending or a broken heart It is during these moments when life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings In HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author of A Monk s Guide to Happiness Gelong Thubten teaches us to understand that happiness kindness and resilience can be cultivated through reframing life s difficulties as opportunities for transformation Meditation and mindfulness practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we learn how to lean into our suffering Thubten suggests how we can find meaning in pain and discomfort transforming deeply ingrained patterns of fear and resistance As we discover how