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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