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    Buddhist Boot Camp
    Buddhist Boot Camp
    Buddhist Boot Camp
    Audiobook2 hours

    Buddhist Boot Camp

    Written by Timber Hawkeye

    Narrated by Timber Hawkeye

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    Buddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation's short attention span. The chapters in this small book can be read in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote, and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You don't need to be a Buddhist to find the Buddha's teachings motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, "Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are."

    So whether it's Mother Teresa's acts of charity, Gandhi's perseverance, or your aunt Betty's calm demeanor, as long as you're motivated to be better today than you were yesterday, it doesn't matter who inspires you. Regardless of religion, geographical region, race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, flexibility, or vulnerability, if you do good you feel good, and if you do bad you feel bad.

    Buddhism isn't just about meditating. It's about rolling up your sleeves to relieve some of the suffering in the world. If you are ready to be a soldier of peace in the army of love, welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateFeb 19, 2013
    ISBN9780062270672
    Author

    Timber Hawkeye

    Timber Hawkeye offers a non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, both within and around us. His intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich, and inspire.

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    • 5/5
      Great book! Listen to it in one sitting and really enjoyed it.
      Wasn't really about the teachings of Buddha, but more about living your life in a more ethical, grateful, meaningful way. Not taking anything for granted and appreciating every moment.
      Again great book, well worth a read or a listen.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 3/5
      Unfortunately the author shouldn’t have read this as he speaks like a snake, lots of hsss attached to letters , a narrator should have good diction
    • 5/5
      So beautiful. So useful. Beautifully read. Definitely worth it, and it's a quick listen too
    • 5/5
      Great book, I can listen to this book many times, got some simple but valuable answers to some major problems in life with self, and religious stuffs...
    • 5/5
      The combination of great quotes, personal anecdotes and Timber’s own interpretation make this book inspiring and light at the same time. The book contains simple yet great wisdom. I loved it!
    • 3/5
      A short, easy to read book full of quotes and the author’s personal anecdotes that encourage mindfulness, gratitude, patience, and compassion. Buddhist Bootcamp is a catchy title that has website branding and an online community behind it’s origin. The idea being that a person should practice what they learn. I felt the title misrepresented the book in many ways. The book is simple and concise showcasing the author’s personal moments of enlightenment through brief thoughtful stories. The author states that he has studied Buddhism in addition to other religions but presents his ideas in a neutral comprehensive manner. Buddhist Bootcamp is an easy to read book that may prove valuable to readers wanting a gentle reminder or seeking inspiration concerning mindfulness
    • 5/5
      This was a marvelous listen... thank you, i could relate to alot in this book..namaste
    • 5/5
      Short yet powerful! Each section leaves inspiration and thoughts
    • 4/5
      The calmness that I felt while listening was almost tangible.
    • 5/5
      real good easy read. very enjoyable. lots of insight and things to contemplate

    • 5/5
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    • 1/5
      Timber Hawkeye starts by saying you can apply Buddhist principles to any life. Then quickly moves into the path to bliss is meditation, service and minimalism. I'm probably being unnecessarily harsh, but I actually thought I would learn something I could actually use in my rather ordinary, pedestrian life where I have commitments to other people. I was very disappointed to be subjected to unrealistic dogma.
    • 2/5
      Here's the good news: it's short. AND, the pages are blank (!) ...
      ...of anything that can be remotely construed as substance.

      Maybe reading this after watching Mystery Men last week wasn't a good idea. Timber Hawkeye's (I don't have the desire to find out if that's his real name...) blathering is full of such gems as: "The past will let go of you if you let go of the past." No sh!t. He says LOTS of that crap in this comedic effort. Broad assumptions. Laced with logical fallacies. Misquotes (dude...you could have at least checked that Einstein never said that bit about a fish climbing a tree!)

      And pith. This would have pithed me off if I had taken it seriously after the first page. I pithy the fools who think this is more than twitter prattle.

      Deserves one star, but I'm being kind this year. Plus he made me laugh.

      Want to learn about Buddhism? Read a real book, not this. Now I need to read something to regain the IQ points I lost.
    • 5/5
      .. best little book you'll ever read :)