{"product_id":"the-buddha-walks-into-a-bar-a-guide-to-life-for-a-new-generation-9781590309377","title":"The Buddha Walks Into a Bar...: A Guide to Life for a New Generation","description":"\u003cb\u003eA guide to Buddhism for 20-somethings who are grappling with the ups and downs of adulthood--from an eloquent and funny young teacher\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis isn't your grandmother's book on meditation. \u003ci\u003eThe Buddha Walks Into a Bar . . .\u003c\/i\u003e is about integrating that \"spiritual practice thing\" into a life that includes beer, sex, social media, and a boss who doesn't understand you. It's about making a difference in yourself and making a difference in your world, whether you've got everything figured out yet or not. This is Buddhism for a new generation--one that is leaving the safe growth spurts of college and entering a turbulent, uncertain workforce. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith humor and candor, teacher Lodro Rinzler offers an introduction to Buddhism for anyone who wants to ride the waves of life with mindfulness and compassion. You'll learn how to use meditation techniques to work with your own mind, how to manage the pervasive \"Incredible Hulk Syndrome,\" how to relax into your life despite external pressures, and ultimately how you can start to bring light to a dark world. Applying Rinzler's Buddhist teachings can have a positive impact on every nook and cranny of your life--whether you're interested in being a Buddhist or not.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLodro Rinzler is a teacher in the Shambhala tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. He has taught numerous workshops and retreats. His column \u003ci\u003eWhat Would Sid Do\u003c\/i\u003e (Sid = Siddhartha, the Buddha) has appeared regularly on Beliefnet.com since 2009, and his posts there have also appeared in the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669741539602,"sku":"9781590309377","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c8ff170b-df2e-4846-ada9-a3b8cc90ffbb.jpg?v=1733765017","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-buddha-walks-into-a-bar-a-guide-to-life-for-a-new-generation-9781590309377","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}