Buddhism 101

An introductory collection of reflections on basic Buddhist philosophy.

Major principles include: the nature of the mind, the thoughts it produces, the importance of breath, methods for controlling & strengthening the mind, how to rest the mind to restore it, how to develop focus & how to use it to produce mental authority.

The book is divided into 11 sections with 52 concise pieces all written simply & clearly, in a way that is thoughtful & explanatory & heavy on analogy & rhyme.

Individual pieces include: basic principles of the mind; things that grow in the fertile fields of the mind; understanding & controlling breath; the preciousness of thought; how the mind is like a horse - & a potting wheel; the sediment at the depths of the mind; the essence, paradox & flow of focus; developing mental authority & using it as a torch to explore; how to work happiness like a muscle & make your mind stronger; the core of inner peace & more.

Quotes from: the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh, Hluang Pau Pramote Pamojjo, Steve Jobs, H.W. Longfellow & Lee Xiaolong.

Includes photos of Buddha statues from temples in Bangkok's Thonburi district at Wat Arun, Wat Prayura Wongsawas, Wat Hong Rattanaram, Wat Rakhang, Wat Molio Kayaram Raja Worawiharn, Wat Taung Nopakuhn, Wat Anongkaram & Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram.

Willy Thorn is an artist, copywriter & meditation instructor in Bangkok; trained thru the renowned Wisdom Institute of Wat Dhamma Mongkoln.

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