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Against the Stream: A Biddhist Manual for Spiritual Revolutionaries
by Levine, Noah
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 006073664X
- ISBN 13
- 9780060736644
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About This Item
HarperOne, 2007. First Edition Later Printing . Soft cover. Very Good+. Suggesting how Buddha can be viewed as a "revolutionary,'' the basic tenets of Buddhism are outlined, showing how they can help "liberate the heart" & allow one to live a life of freedom from all things & peoples that seek to oppress. In 169 pages with lists of additional resources, readings, & easy-to-follow meditation practices. The First Edition, later (19th) printing of this trade paperback from 2007 is in VG+ condition: completely clean inside, binding strong & straight, pages unmarked, but significantly tanned, heaviest around edges. you wOffers a sensible, nontheistic, nonjudgmental approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds through taking "refuge" in the tenets of Buddhism & actively walking a more mindful path. No experience or knowledge of Buddhism required. Includes many meditations. In 273 pages. Trade paperback is in Fine condition: looks new & never opened! Only defect is former owner's name in pen crossed out on last page. Else, completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Synopsis
Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day—in his words, "against the stream." His teachings changed the world, and now they can change you too.Presenting the basics of Buddhism with personal anecdotes, exercises, and guided meditations, bestselling author Noah Levine guides the reader along a spiritual path that has led to freedom from suffering and has saved lives for 2,500 years. Levine should know. Buddhist meditation saved him from a life of addiction and crime. He went on to counsel and teach countless others the Buddhist way to freedom, and here he shares those life-changing lessons with you. Read and awaken to a new and better life.
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- Bookseller
- Gargoyle Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 023583
- Title
- Against the Stream: A Biddhist Manual for Spiritual Revolutionaries
- Author
- Levine, Noah
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Later Printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 006073664X
- ISBN 13
- 9780060736644
- Publisher
- HarperOne
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2007
- Keywords
- SOBRIETY RECOVERY MEDITATION MINDFULNESS ADDICTION ALCOHOLIC DRUGS TREATMENT METHODS dharma punx buddha buddhist buddhism revolutionary self-help
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion/spirituality; Addictions/Eating Disorders/Recreational Drugs; Yoga-Meditation-Zen-Dreams;
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