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Buddha Standard Time
\n<\/big>By Surya Das<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Review<\/strong>:The premise of this book is that we all have the same amount of time to work with in a given hour, day or week.\u00a0 But how we spend our time is what separates those feeling harried, overwhelmed, distracted and burned out from those who use each moment of time to renew, awaken and grow spiritually.<\/p>\n

While written by a Buddhist, I thought this book was for anyone who feels time-pressed and stressed out about how quickly everything moves (and how little we seem to get done).\u00a0 The book contains teachings, insights and exercises on mindfulness as it applies to staying in the present moment\u2014and using each moment we\u2019re given to our benefit (rather than being oppressed by it).<\/p>\n

The goal of the book is to shift our relationship to time.\u00a0 Which is easier said than done.\u00a0 The exercises range widely\u2014from simple breath exercises to the use of mantra, spending time in nature and more Buddhist meditations that include deities and the Buddha himself.<\/p>\n

The book\u2019s central message is bolstered by quotes, anecdotes and teachings from every religious tradition, as well as medical science, neuroscience and popular culture.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard not to like Surya Das\u2019 writing.\u00a0 His voice is clear, modern and humorous.\u00a0 And this book is truly an important contribution to spiritual literature\u2014because no matter what our spiritual leaning, we all feel as though we don\u2019t have enough time to practice it!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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