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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, "e;Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are."e;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!

Mindfulness doesn't make people less irritating, it makes us less irritable. I understand why you do what you do, because the ego in me sees the ego in you.

Mana'o is the Hawaiian word for thoughts, ideas, contemplation, intention, and meditation. Since mindfulness is the gap between our impulse and response, the motivation behind Mana'o is to fill that gap with a sense of purpose. When our actions are aligned with core values, we are free from internal conflict and dis-ease. Use this monthly journal to discover the benefits of mindfully living at peace with the world, both within and around us. From Timber Hawkeye, the bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless. Your life is your message. BuddhistBootCamp.com