{"product_id":"the-pure-joy-of-being-an-illustrated-introduction-to-the-story-of-the-buddha-and-the-practice-of-meditation-9781611804843","title":"The Pure Joy of Being: An Illustrated Introduction to the Story of the Buddha and the Practice of Meditation","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated introduction to the history of Buddhism through teachings on its relevance today and simple meditation practices.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is only one moment in time when it is essential to awaken.\u003cbr\u003e That moment is now.\u003cbr\u003e --Buddha \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The art of Buddhism beautifully depicts enlightened beings who demonstrate the practice of meditation yet, while deeply inspiring, art alone cannot teach one to meditate. In \u003ci\u003eThe Pure Joy of Being\u003c\/i\u003e Fabrice Midal brings together traditional Buddhist art with enlightening text as a way to teach the tradition and practice of meditation. Filled with images of bodhisattvas and awakened beings who illustrate the possibility of freedom, alongside practical instruction, advice, and meditations for the everyday situations we face on a daily basis, this book is an accessible introduction to meditation and the wisdom of the Buddha's teachings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e To meditate is to remain in the present moment with attention and benevolence, to remove the desire to manage everything, and to open yourself up to life and all that is possible. It's as simple as that. And yet, meditating is not easy. What is true happiness? How can we overcome difficulties in life with courage? Can meditation help in today's world? \u003ci\u003eThe Pure Joy of Being\u003c\/i\u003e teaches that the goal of meditation is to turn us into beings that are more human, and capable of thinking, feeling, and loving better. It offers contemporary practices to set us on this path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781611804843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Fabrice Midal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44431881175221,"sku":"9781611804843","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_c1faeef6-242d-417c-8320-5e10bcf5edec.jpg?v=1721138653","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-pure-joy-of-being-an-illustrated-introduction-to-the-story-of-the-buddha-and-the-practice-of-meditation-9781611804843","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}