{"title":"Gelong Thubten","description":"\u003cp\u003eGelong Thubten's works offer practical insights rooted in Buddhist philosophy, guiding readers towards greater clarity and resilience. His books blend timeless wisdom with contemporary challenges, providing gentle yet profound encouragement for personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful reflections on happiness, mindfulness, and coping with adversity, each written with compassion and accessible clarity. These titles serve as a steady companion for anyone seeking meaningful change and inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-monks-guide-to-happiness-by-gelong-thubten-9781473696686","title":"A Monk's Guide to Happiness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWe're all on a search for happiness, but we're looking in the wrong places.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone looks externally to find contentment, thinking that material possessions will unlock our happiness. \u003ci\u003eA Monk's Guide to Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e explains \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e we need to look within, and connect to our true essence, in order to find peace. Everyone has the potential to be happy; after all, we're all 'hardwired' for happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut how do we get there? By meditating. Not just in the morning, but throughout the day by introducing micro moments so we never drop the mindfulness ball, even when we're busy. 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His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. He clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.' - Benedict Cumberbatch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or are challenged to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending, or a broken heart. It is during these moments when life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHandbook for Hard Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Monk's Guide to Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e Gelong Thubten teaches us to understand that happiness, kindness, and resilience can be cultivated through reframing life's difficulties as opportunities for transformation. Meditation and mindfulness practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we learn how to 'lean into' our suffering. 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