Avg. Customer Rating:(based on 7 reviews) Sales Rank: 204255 Category: Book
Publisher:Parallax Press Studio:Parallax Press Manufacturer:Parallax Press Label:Parallax Press Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 290 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1 Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.9
Product Description Mindfulness and Meaningful Work is a classic, providing a wealth of resources for investigating the challenge of integrating work with spiritual practice. It contains thirty-seven contributions by some of the leading thinkers and activists of our time, helping us to find work that is meaningful, life-affirming, and non-exploitive.
mindless explorations May 6, 2005 4 out of 10 found this review helpful
like any compilation, there are a variety of theories that are good, not so good and poor. most of the contributions sound good, but have no practical value. it would be nice to have jobs which help us be mindful, skillful and fulfilled. but let's face it. most jobs are low paying and unfulfilling no matter what frame of mind one should place themselves in. it's all nice ideologies from well-known (and successful) zen authors. this book does not help you explore right livelihood as much as mocks your efforts to try. this book is akin to those get rich infomercials which state "if i can do it, you can too". get this from the library or don't get it at all. don't like my review? check out how many used copies are for sale. i rest my case.
May help you decide on your life's work March 21, 2002 4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Interesting book in the Buddhist document of Right Livelyhood. Not as much a book about Mindfulness as a book about Meaningful Work. Most of the authors say much of the same thing. One author, Sam Keen, I liked a lot. This book might help you decide your priorities when it comes to career. And the advice contained within might help you alter your livelyhood in a way that you are more in tune with ecological concerns
Best Guide to Right Livelihood I've Ever Seen July 19, 2000 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
In spite of the empty criticisms and single-minded diatribes of a couple of previous reviewers, I think this book is well worth it.
Other than Tarthang Tulku's "Skillful Means" it's hard to find much information on right livelihood and certainly, this is a definitive review.
I especially liked the even-handed inclusion of points of view from other religions besides Buddhism.
The reviewer who said it makes a great gift was right. And, it makes a great bedside book to help you go to sleep inspired and hopeful that it IS possible to find right livelihood.
Best Guide to Right Livelihood I've Ever Seen July 19, 2000 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
In spite of the empty criticisms and single-minded diatribes of a couple of previous reviewers, I think this book is well worth it.
Other than Tarthang Tulku's "Skillful Means" it's hard to find much information on right livelihood and certainly, this is a definitive review.
I especially liked the even-handed inclusion of points of view from other religions besides Buddhism.
The reviewer who said it makes a great gift was right. And, it makes a great bedside book to help you go to sleep inspired and hopeful that it IS possible to find right livelihood.
Makes a great gift for Christmas, birthdays or friendship December 5, 1999 10 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book inspired me! It presents a wide range of views on the subject of right livelihood, from traditional Buddhist thinking to essays from well-known non-Buddhist writers. I was especialy impressed by the inclusion of essays on Amish economics, Islamic banking, and the scientific study of mindfulness founded by psychologist Ellen Langer at Harvard. In addition, the author's closing essay did a great job of describing the practical steps you need to take to find "right livelihood." And, the book happens to have a beautiful cover, which makes it a pleasure to give as a gift.
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