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Search - Work As a Spiritual Practice : A Practical Buddhist Approach to Inner Growth and Satisfaction on the Job

Work As a Spiritual Practice A Practical Buddhist Approach to Inner Growth and Satisfaction on the Job
Author: Lewis Richmond

A guide to developing and maintaining a spiritual life on the job, drawn from the teachings and practices of Buddhist tradition. — Most people associate Buddhism with developing calm, kindness, and compassion through meditation. Lewis Richmond's Work as a Spiritual Practice shows us another aspect of Buddhism: the active, engaged side that... more » allows us to find creativity, inspiration, and accomplishment in our work lives.

With over forty spiritual exercises that can be practiced in the middle of a busy workday, Work as a Spiritual Practice 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.

Drawn 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, Work as a Spiritual Practice 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:

Turn ordinary worry into a form of concentrated spiritual inquiry

Meditate while sitting, walking, or standing--a minute at a time

Perform spiritual practices while commuting to and from work

Manage stress by learning to cultivate an awareness of the body

Understand ambition, money, and power from a spiritual perspective

Deal with boredom, discouragement, and failure

Each 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.

Work as a Spiritual Practice 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.

ISBN-13: 9780767902328
ISBN-10: 0767902327
Publication Date: 2/2/1999
Pages: 272
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Currently 4.7/5 Stars.

4.7 stars, based on 3 ratings

Publisher: Broadway
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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