{"product_id":"book-hrcq","title":"Beyond Distraction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"An invaluable guide for all those journeying on the path to greater freedom.\"-Joseph Goldstein\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mind can be a potent tool, used to guide extraordinary achievements, inspire good works, and incline your spiritual path toward peace and awakening. But the mind can also produce thoughts that lead to suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of us have experienced thoughts running rampant and seeming to oppress or control our lives. Even the Buddha tells us that before his enlightenment, he sometimes found his mind preoccupied by thoughts connected with sensual desire, ill will, and harm.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBut he figured out how to respond to thoughts skillfully and developed a step-by-step approach to calm the restless mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Buddha's pragmatic approach, a beloved Insight Meditation teacher guides you through\u003cstrong\u003e five steps \u003c\/strong\u003efor overcoming distraction and focusing the mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace unwholesome thoughts with wholesome thoughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the dangers of distracting thoughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid it, ignore it, forget it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate the causes of distraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply determination and resolve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes exercises and reflections to help you cultivate these five steps to deeper concentration. You'll learn about your mind and develop your ability to direct your attention more skillfully in meditation and daily activities. And ultimately, you'll discover for yourself how these five steps boil down to one key realization: In the moment you recognize that a thought is just a thought, you will find yourself on the path to a life of remarkable freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49409128333616,"sku":"BDhrcq","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hrcq-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773147627","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hrcq","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}