{"product_id":"0767902327-work_as_a_spiritual_practice","title":"Work as a Spiritual Practice","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eA guide to developing and maintaining a spiritual life on the job, drawn from the teachings and practices of Buddhist tradition.\u003cbr\u003eMost people associate Buddhism with developing calm, kindness, and compassion through meditation. Lewis Richmond's \u003cb\u003eWork as a Spiritual Practice\u003c\/b\u003e shows us another aspect of Buddhism: the active, engaged side that allows us to find creativity, inspiration, and accomplishment in our work lives.\u003cbr\u003eWith over forty spiritual exercises that can be practiced in the middle of a busy workday, \u003cb\u003eWork as a Spiritual Practice\u003c\/b\u003e is based on the principle that \"regardless of your rank and title at work, you are always the chief executive of your inner life.\" Its core message is one of spiritual empowerment, where every workplace situation, no matter how challenging, can become an opportunity for spiritual growth.\u003cbr\u003eDrawn from the author's diverse professional experience--as a Buddhist meditation teacher, business executive, musician, and high-tech entrepreneur--as well as from his \"Workplace Spirituality\" workshops, \u003cb\u003eWork as a Spiritual Practice\u003c\/b\u003e addresses a wide variety of on-the-job problems. It adapts traditional Buddhist psychology to divide common workplace situations into four main categories--conflict, stagnation, inspiration, and accomplishment--and offers a variety of practices appropriate for each. Here you'll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Turn ordinary worry into a form of concentrated spiritual inquiry\u003cbr\u003e Meditate while sitting, walking, or standing--a minute at a time\u003cbr\u003e Perform spiritual practices while commuting to and from work\u003cbr\u003e Manage stress by learning to cultivate an awareness of the body\u003cbr\u003e Understand ambition, money, and power from a spiritual perspective\u003cbr\u003e Deal with boredom, discouragement, and failure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter is liberally illustrated with real-life stories of people from many walks of life--nurses, plumbers, receptionists, taxi drivers, executives, office managers, musicians, and home office workers--each of whom has found ways to apply the practices described in the book. Some of these stories are told by people who attended the author's workshops; others are told by people he has met in the workplace. These experiences join with the author's own to provide a rich and diverse offering of teaching, practical advice, and inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork as a Spiritual Practice\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential guide for anyone who wants to bring his or her spiritual life and work life together. A fascinating combination of traditional Buddhist teachings, illustrative anecdotes, and practical business savvy, this innovative spiritual guidebook teaches us that finding joy in our work is the best definition of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003cul class=\"category-tree\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"category-tree\"\u003eOther Eastern Religions \u0026amp; Sacred Texts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Broadway","offers":[{"title":"Used - Good","offer_id":47677867720894,"sku":"0767902327-4","price":15.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9689\/5166\/files\/81Kj7zh5-2L.jpg?v=1781788689","url":"https:\/\/shop.sustainablebooks.com\/products\/0767902327-work_as_a_spiritual_practice","provider":"Sustainable Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}