In his new book, “Joyful Wisdom,” Mingyur Rinpoche will focus on the very relevant in the modern world, and at the same time, the eternal problem of anxiety and dissatisfaction in a person’s daily life. “If you look at what is happening from the perspective of the Buddhist tradition, which dates back two and a half thousand years , then each chapter of the human chronicle can be safely called the “Age of Anxiety.” The anxiety and confusion that we experience now have been an integral part of human existence for centuries.” So what should we do? Should I flee or give up out of helplessness? Any of these reactions will inevitably lead to even more serious problems and confusion in our lives. “Buddhism,” the author continues, “offers a third possibility. We must see in the destructive emotions and other trials encountered on our life's path, simple steps that help us rise upward to freedom. Instead of rejecting or becoming victims of these aspects of being human, we can turn them into our friends and use them to cultivate the inherent qualities of wisdom, self-confidence, clarity and joy." Consisting of all traditional Buddhist texts A three-part series, Joyful Wisdom begins by identifying the source of our discomfort, moves on to describe meditation techniques that will allow us to transform any everyday experience into profound insight, and demonstrates their effectiveness as applied to the everyday emotional, physical and personal problems of each person. Such is this book, at the same time wise, funny, full of funny life stories, rich in scientific facts and imbued with the irresistible charm of the author.

I am sincerely glad that this book, unique in its kind, has seen the light. Here is a truly fascinating and extremely practical synthesis of Tibetan Buddhism and advanced scientific ideas. Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Life and Death

The pages of this book are filled with real wisdom, fresh and clear. Mingyur Rinpoche offers us what may be the essential link connecting the ancient teachings of the Buddha and modern neuroscience, psychology and physics. He easily establishes connections between seemingly disparate, complex disciplines in a way that is lively, vibrant, and engaging for the reader. Richard Gere