Jak si ze své mysli udělat spojence – Sakyong Mipham (2016)

Is the mind our enemy or our ally? What can we do to become masters of our own thoughts instead of being controlled by them? The author of the book, Sakyong Mipham, clarifies that the key to a calm, balanced, and meaningful life is training the mind. If we do not train it, we are constantly at the mercy of our moods and emotions, which we are also unable to understand. If we want to achieve any goal in life, we first need to calm and stabilize our own mind and also learn to develop equanimity and clarity. This is precisely what the book How to Make Your Mind Your Ally will teach us. The fundamental tool that can help us become its master is meditation. The author convincingly explains to readers why meditation is essential and simultaneously introduces them to its basics in an accessible way. He addresses both very practical topics (such as how to sit with a straight back during meditation) and deep philosophical questions (for example, why and how we should contemplate illness, aging, and death). Mipham's immediate approach to meditation is undoubtedly beneficial for all who engage in spiritual teachings, regardless of the specific tradition (including Christian or pagan) they follow. His guide...