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The Mindful Quaker: A Brief Introduction to Buddhist Wisdom for Friends (Pendle Hill Pamphlets Book 386) Kindle Edition
by Valerie Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In recent decades, many Quakers have been drawn to the study of Buddhist teachings and to the practices of meditation and mindfulness as taught in Buddhism. Valerie Brown, who is both a Quaker and a Buddhist, explores the gifts that Buddhism has to offer Friends in our search for unity with the Divine Ground, for clarity in our worship, and for equanimity in our lives. Writing as a dedicated seeker in both traditions, she identifies the points of commonality as well as the valuable insights and techniques that Friends can derive from a discipline that has developed through more than 2,500 years of practice.This essay focuses on
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Publisher : Pendle Hill Publications (3 April 2014)
Language : English
File size : 184 KB
Print length : 40 pages
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The Mindful Quaker: A Brief Introduction to Buddhist Wisdom for Friends (Pendle Hill Pamphlets Book 386) Kindle Edition
by Valerie Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
Book 1 of 23: Pendle Hill Pamphlets
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$9.56Read with Our Free App
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In recent decades, many Quakers have been drawn to the study of Buddhist teachings and to the practices of meditation and mindfulness as taught in Buddhism. Valerie Brown, who is both a Quaker and a Buddhist, explores the gifts that Buddhism has to offer Friends in our search for unity with the Divine Ground, for clarity in our worship, and for equanimity in our lives. Writing as a dedicated seeker in both traditions, she identifies the points of commonality as well as the valuable insights and techniques that Friends can derive from a discipline that has developed through more than 2,500 years of practice.This essay focuses on
The inspirational sequel to 12 RULES FOR LIFE
Read Jordan Peterson’s non-fiction Shop now
Publisher : Pendle Hill Publications (3 April 2014)
Language : English
File size : 184 KB
Print length : 40 pages
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Valerie Brown is an author, ordained Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher in the lineage of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village tradition, facilitator, and executive coach specializing in leadership development and mindfulness with a focus on diversity, social equity, and inclusion. A former lawyer and lobbyist, Valerie transformed her high-pressure, twenty-year corporate career into serving leaders and nonprofits to create trustworthy, authentic, compassionate, and connected workspaces.
Her forthcoming book is Hope Leans Forward: Braving Your Way toward Simplicity, Awakening, and Peace (Broadleaf, 2022).
An accredited leadership coach, she is the Founder and Chief Mindfulness Officer of Lead Smart Coaching, LLC, supporting leaders to apply and integrate leadership and mindfulness for greater resilience, clarity, and creativity, and is a co-director of Georgetown’s Institute for Transformational Leadership.
Valerie leads an annual pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago, Spain to celebrate the power of sacred places and is a certified Kundalini yoga teacher, engaging leaders to embody somatic wisdom and creativity.
www.valeriebrown.us
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Valerie Brown
Valerie Brown is an author, ordained Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher in the lineage of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village tradition, facilitator, and executive coach specializing in leadership development and mindfulness with a focus on diversity, social equity, and inclusion. A former lawyer and lobbyist, Valerie transformed her high-pressure, twenty-year corporate career into serving leaders and nonprofits to create trustworthy, authentic, compassionate, and connected workspaces.
Her forthcoming book is Hope Leans Forward: Braving Your Way toward Simplicity, Awakening, and Peace (Broadleaf, 2022).
An accredited leadership coach, she is the Founder and Chief Mindfulness Officer of Lead Smart Coaching, LLC, supporting leaders to apply and integrate leadership and mindfulness for greater resilience, clarity, and creativity, and is a co-director of Georgetown’s Institute for Transformational Leadership.
Valerie leads an annual pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago, Spain to celebrate the power of sacred places and is a certified Kundalini yoga teacher, engaging leaders to embody somatic wisdom and creativity.
www.valeriebrown.us
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Skoobeloo
4.0 out of 5 stars More similarities than differencesReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 17 December 2015
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A useful short explanation of how Buddhist practices complement those of Quakers. Plenty of references to be followed up by those who want to explore this subject in more depth.
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Skoobeloo
4.0 out of 5 stars More similarities than differencesReviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 17 December 2015
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A useful short explanation of how Buddhist practices complement those of Quakers. Plenty of references to be followed up by those who want to explore this subject in more depth.
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Nityadana
4.0 out of 5 stars A good starting point for Quakers wanting to understand Buddhist meditation ...Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 23 October 2014
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A good starting point for Quakers wanting to understand Buddhist meditation and also, for Buddhists wishing to know more about Quakerism.
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