Sailing the Worldly Winds: A Buddhist Way Through the Ups and Downs of Life

Offers advice on navigating through life's highs and lows using the teachings of the Buddha, and suggests reflections and exercises for daily practice in applying his wisdom.
This 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.How do we really 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.Using 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.Sailing the Worldly Winds was written in conjunction with the Triratna Buddhist Order 2011 International Urban Retreat.Vajragupta 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. This book will guide you in the right direction when navigating the ups and downs of everyday life.