{"product_id":"how-to-communicate-like-a-buddhist-9781938289514","title":"How to Communicate Like a Buddhist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Instruction Manual for Clear Communication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most well known Buddhist teachers on the planet all have something in common: they are excellent communicators. This is not by accident, as the Buddha taught what are called the four elements of right speech over 2,600 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this one-of-a-kind book, certified meditation and mindfulness instructor Cynthia Kane has taken the four elements of right speech and developed them into a modern practice based on mindful listening, mindful speech, and mindful silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with an illuminating self-test to assess your current communication style, this book will take you through the author's own five-step practice that is designed to help you: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen to yourself (your internal and external words)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen to others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak consciously, concisely, and clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegard silence as a part of speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditate to enhance your communication skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever felt misheard, have trouble stating how you feel, or long to have more meaningful and genuine conversations, this book can help. The simple steps outlined in this book will have a huge effect on how you communicate with others and yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommunication is essential to being human, and when you become better at it, your personal truth becomes clearer, your relationships improve, and the result is that you experience more peace and harmony in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of Thich Nhat Hanh will appreciate the simple, clear instructions for how to transform everyday communication into right speech. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will enhance the experience of those who love The Work of Byron Katie, the principles of the Non Violent Communication Movement, and even the popular Buddhist Bootcamp. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not intended to be a comprehensive study of Buddhist thought. Instead, it offers an entry point for modern people who are tired of getting into constant stress because of ineffective communication with family members, co-workers, superiors, and other important relationships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hierophant Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/18\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781938289514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.60d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cynthia Kane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36671320260764,"sku":"9781938289514","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4746607b-a637-4fde-82b9-6bf5e7fe951c.jpg?v=1603925085","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-to-communicate-like-a-buddhist-9781938289514","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}