{"product_id":"sailing-the-worldly-winds-a-buddhist-way-through-the-ups-and-downs-of-life-9781907314100","title":"Sailing the Worldly Winds: A Buddhist Way Through the Ups and Downs of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book focuses on the Buddha's teaching of the worldly winds, how we can learn to navigate them more effectively, so that we can sail safely through life rather than being blown off course, however stormy the weather.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do we \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e get on in this world? Tossed around by gain, buffeted by loss, borne aloft by praise, cast down by blame, how can we not be ground under, lose all direction, confidence, and sense of purpose? The Buddha had clear guidance on how to rise above these \"worldly winds,\" and Vajragupta here opens up for us the Buddha's compassionate yet uncompromising teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing reflections, exercises, and suggestions for daily practice, this book can help you find greater equanimity and perspective in the ups and downs--big and small--of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSailing the Worldly Winds\u003c\/i\u003e was written in conjunction with the Triratna Buddhist Order 2011 International Urban Retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVajragupta\u003c\/b\u003e has been a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order since 1994, and is director of the Triratna Development Team. He lives in Worcester, England, where he teaches Buddhism and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vajragupta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Windhorse Publications (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/20\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781907314100","brand":"Windhorse Publications (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45156106600585,"sku":"9781907314100","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_e901772e-3044-4f31-9225-fb74f01c9477.jpg?v=1768294936","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/sailing-the-worldly-winds-a-buddhist-way-through-the-ups-and-downs-of-life-9781907314100","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}