Walk Like a Buddha: Even if Your Boss Sucks, Your Ex Is Torturing You, and Youre Hungover Again

At the same time, Rinzler refuses to be instructional, repeating constantly that he does not have all the answers, and the key to Buddhism is figuring things out for yourself. He offers helpful hints for how to think about common negative situations. I can see myself referring back to this again and again. The main thing for me was, again, the tone.

Totally nonjudgmental and gentle. Would recommend this to anyone feeling a bit off-kilter to get them back on track. May 03, Briana Ford rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a good book for 20 and 30 something's who feel like there's gotta be more to life.

For entry level, part time, or non-Buddhists alike, Lodro explains different situations and scenarios in life, love, and work in a "what would Buddha do" format. All in all, we're all inherently good and peace is only a meditation away. Jan 05, Rebecca rated it it was ok Shelves: I felt like the book kind of tried to be an advice column book and kind of tried to be integrated philosophy and did "meh" at both. Rather than having a coherent whole picture treatment of how to deal with difficulties, then getting into details, the author went right to details.

I didn't realize that this was the author's second book, and perhaps I should have read that first to get what I was looking for. However, I just felt like the book's format didn't really allow the author to go into a lot of detail. A lot of the advice broke down to practicing compassion, being open and mindful, etc. I suppose that for a philosophy book, the philosophy felt a bit piecemeal, and for an advice column book, the book discussed the same solutions over and over.

Even if Your Boss Sucks, Your Ex Is Torturing You, and You’re Hungover Again

And "meditate and be mindful and you'll Just Know the right thing to do" crept in there every now and then, which didn't really work for me. That said, some sections of dealing with work were very insightful especially dealing with email. I just wish that all things had gotten that concrete a treatment.

Mar 12, Jim Lavis rated it really liked it. I like this guy: I purchased a used copy, as I often do, and once again, this gu I like this guy: I purchased a used copy, as I often do, and once again, this guy just talks to me, so when I discovered he was in his thirties, I was shocked! Sure there were parts of the book that were a bit repetitious, but I still felt he did a great job translating and communicating these time-tested Buddhist teachings to a western audience or culture. He has a knack of keeping things simple and practical, and I just love him for that.

Who knows, one of these days, I might have the pleasure of sitting down and having a cup of coffee with this guy. Aug 31, Dana rated it it was amazing. In short, I really loved this book. I went into the book being very skeptical. I have read a LOT of "hip" self-help, advice and Buddhism books lately so I was worried that this was going to adopt annoying slang like the others I'm looking at you, Kris Carr and Danielle LaPorte , but it didn't. It stayed very traditional Buddhist. This is basically a wonderful primer for someone who is just getting into their meditation practice, but it's also wonderful for someone who has been doing this for ye In short, I really loved this book.

This is basically a wonderful primer for someone who is just getting into their meditation practice, but it's also wonderful for someone who has been doing this for years and just has very difficult questions to ask, such as what would the Buddha do if his first told him he was cheating on his girlfriend? Not so easy figuring these things out when you're a Buddhist. How much can I drink? Can I drink at all? What if I want to punch people at work?

What if I just hate everyone at work? Everything is answered here and it's amazingly readable and not preachy at all. The ONLY thing I didn't like was towards the end when he started to go on and on about Obama and how wonderful he is because he worked on his re-election campaign. I thought this bit was very unnecessary and should have just been left out completely. Sep 30, Bob Mcdonald rated it really liked it. I have loved Lodro's view of the buddhists way of life since his first book "Buddha walks into a bar" this one answers some tricky questions that might come along the journey Oct 19, Tara rated it it was ok.

I really was expecting more out of this book. I thought I'd get some smiles at least.

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But it's all just straight advice column type answers with globs of philosophy thrown in. There were a few bits of interesting philosophy, but it really didn't help me with my sucky boss. Engaging though felt like it was a lot of similar content compared to all of his other books. Jan 12, Leeah rated it it was amazing.

I'm just getting into a Buddhism mindset and starting to play with the idea of meditation and this is such a great beginner book! Love it - I'll for sure pick up his other books. Dec 31, Anna S. I stumbled upon this book after reading an article on HuffPost. I tend not to prefer reading a religious book, the article shown none of the like. But actually this is religious book, and surprisingly I am very Okay with it. In fact I am quite inspired. I've been to number of guided meditation session, on and offline.

Just now I realize, from this book, what is the reason behind watching your breath, the importance of being present. I love the broad reference he has in dealing with the questions I stumbled upon this book after reading an article on HuffPost. I love the broad reference he has in dealing with the questions and although some readers don't like how the book is structured by questions, I do like it.

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In fact, of all mindfulness, compassion book I've read, I would say this is one of the best. It is like graduating to a whole new level. Jun 19, Sean Billy rated it really liked it. An easy to understand guide on many buddhist beliefs and how to guide your everyday life. I appreciated the reminders and sound reasoning for navigating life. Makes a lot of my meditation practice grounded when I sometimes feel like I'm getting too theological or moralistic with thoughts about friends and family. Helped me relax about my daily actions. Sep 19, Jill Kozak rated it really liked it.

Great book with practical advice to keep calm, cool, and collected during life's more trying and challenging times. I am not Buddhist, but I find some of their teachings relaxing and suitable for handling difficult situations. May 30, Cindy Lakatos rated it it was amazing. An incredible book that explains the tenets of Buddhism as it applies to the modern world. I found the book validating, comforting, and extremely helpful. Oct 15, Pages Buy. Oct 15, Pages. From the author of the best-selling Buddha Walks into a Bar. How is it possible to stay present in an era of nearly constant distractions?

Can I pick someone up at a bar or club and still call myself spiritual? This nitty-gritty guide to life for the spiritual-but-not-necessarily-religious uses Buddhist teachings to answer those burning questions and a host of others related to going out, relationships, work, and social action. The young Buddhist teacher [Rinzler] does not offer a universal answer to the pitfalls of worldly existence but rather engages with real issues asked by his column readers and friends.

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Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. I purchased a used copy, as I often do, and once again, this guy just talks to me, so when I discovered he was in his thirties, I was shocked! Sure there were parts of the book that were a bit repetitious, but I still felt he did a great job translating and communicating these time-tested Buddhist teachings to a western audience or culture.

He has a knack of keeping things simple and practical, and I just love him for that. Who knows, one of these days, I might have the pleasure of sitting down and having a cup of coffee with this guy. I appreciated learning of additional tools for my journey! One person found this helpful.

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Great book to find peace and understand how to let go and live mindfully. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Clear, concise, realistic advice on how to follow the path in everyday living. Straightforward, though not easy implementable, advices from a compassionate heart on the complicated issues of modern life in western industrial and city areas. Easy to read, easy to understand - the hard part is staying with your breath and your emotions with an open heart and let your heart guide you from there.

There are no easy solutions to life, but this little easy read book gives you a hint of how you navigate modern city life based on the foundations of buddhism. No eastern mysticism, no "religion" - just life. In love with this book already!! Great product quality and fast shipping: Like the colloquial approach, mainstream serious Buddhist guy whose book can appear to the young and the new.