“Don’t Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk” is a mindfulness-based guide to managing and alleviating anxiety, authored by a Zen Buddhist Monk. This book provides readers with 48 insightful and practical lessons that draw from Zen philosophy and mindfulness practices to help individuals cope with and reduce anxiety in their daily lives.
The book takes a calm and serene approach to addressing anxiety, reflecting the Zen Buddhist principles of living in the present moment and finding inner peace. It encourages readers to let go of worries about the future and regrets about the past, focusing instead on the here and now.
Each lesson in the book offers guidance on various aspects of managing anxiety, including breathing exercises, meditation techniques, and mindfulness practices. These lessons are presented in a straightforward and accessible manner, making them suitable for individuals of all backgrounds and levels of familiarity with Zen Buddhism.
Throughout the book, readers will find wisdom and teachings that promote self-awareness, self-acceptance, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. The author’s compassionate and gentle tone creates a supportive atmosphere for readers as they embark on their journey to reduce anxiety and find peace within themselves.
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CONTENTS
Foreword
PART ONE Reduce, let go, leave behind. The Zen way of keeping anxiety and worry at bay
Don’t delude yourself.
Focus on “now.”
Don’t burden yourself or drag yourself down.
Pare down your belongings.
Just be, as you are.
Take off your colored glasses.
Be gracious.
Recognize limitations.
PART TWO Concentrate only on things you can achieve here and now. By doing so, you’ll stop thinking about unnecessary things.
Reconsider the obvious.
Don’t rush, don’t panic.
Respond positively.
Cherish the morning.
Live by your own standards.
Don’t seek out the unnecessary.
Shine wherever you find yourself.
Don’t go against your feelings.
Make your evenings calm.
PART THREE Step away from competition and things will fall into place. “Everyone is their own person, and I am who I am.”
Don’t fixate on victory or defeat.
Keep at it, slow and steady.
Experience gratitude.
Use the right words.
Let young people take charge.
Accept your circumstances, whatever they may be.
Do today’s things today.
Don’t simply run away.
Be more tolerant.
Go with the flow.
Don’t talk just for the sake of talking.
Adjust your breathing.
Change the “air” in your home.
PART FOUR Surprising tips for improving relationships How to form good connections and let go of bad ones
Cherish your connections.
Make good connections.
Yield to others.
Don’t wield “logic.”
Spend ten minutes a day in nature.
Make people want to see you again.
Admit errors right away.
Don’t hesitate to ask for help.
Be a good listener.
Don’t base decisions on profits and losses.
PART FIVE Change how you worry about things and your life will change for the better. On money, aging, death, and more
Money
Getting Older
Old Age
Love
Marriage
Children
Death
One’s End
Index of Zengo, or Zen Sayings
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