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[...]... people one-on-one, and truly tasting the simplicity of my life, he hugged me before boarding his flight back home and said, “there is nothing missing from your life!” It brought tears to my eyes because he actually got it Both his statements were true: I don’t have anything (in the materialistic sense), yet there is nothing missing from my life When I shared this particular story on Buddhist Boot Camp s... Börne Sexual Responsibility Someone posted the following question on Buddhist Boot Camp s Facebook page: “What is the Buddhist stance on homosexuality?” The answer is simple: Buddhism has a precept regarding sexuality in general; it does not have a different teaching regarding homosexuality than it does on heterosexuality The third Buddhist precept, beautifully translated by Thich Nhat Hanh in his book... any idea once it is shared, there are many different variations—sects—of Buddhism, and some even contradict one another Remember playing “broken telephone” in first grade? Same concept! Buddhist Boot Camp, however, is non-sectarian, sticking to the simple principles as they were prior to being infused with the surrounding culture; some flavor from different teachers has inevitably stuck, but I’m trying... As Tyler Durden not-so-delicately put it, “Know Not Fear Know that one day you are going to die.” That distinction, as far as I’m concerned, is the key to happiness You can choose to be happy, or you can choose to be afraid but the choice is always yours There are no commandments to adhere to, so to speak, or rules that failure to follow would dub you as a “bad Buddhist. ” Not all Buddhists are vegetarian... an act of kindness could have a negative impact, and that sometimes we cause more damage by trying to help because we’re not looking at the big picture of what “helping” truly means This is why Buddhist Boot Camp was written without any “should” statements in it I am not here to tell you what to do, but rather to convey what I’ve learned in the simplest terms possible, so that you can apply the lessons... teachers, and there are many messengers out there, but the message is always the same; the message is LOVE The best way to truly honor our teachers is to do as they did, and spread the love Take Buddhist Boot Camp, for example I am not a teacher; I’m a sharer All I do is tell you what I’ve been through, and sometimes you get something out of it The chapters in this book, and the messages I post on Facebook,... smooth path toward euphoria, while my friends celebrate (yet complain about) the ups and downs of their emotional roller coasters I’m not a mean, cold-hearted or unsympathetic individual; I simply trace back the origin of the pain we feel and, if it’s self-inflicted—which it almost always is—I say, “If it hurts when you pinch yourself, stop pinching yourself!” My friends know me very well, by the way,... particular story on Buddhist Boot Camp s Facebook page, I received hundreds of wonderful comments from readers who truly understood the significance of that moment with my dad Working part-time so that I can live full-time is the best decision I’ve ever made I don’t feel like I have “sacrificed” a life of “luxury”; I’ve simply exchanged material goods and the illusion of abundance for actual, true bliss... time to have a serious talk with your family, then start by setting some ground rules that keep it a safe place for everyone to share without being interrupted, judged or blamed There is no finger-pointing in non-violent communication, and no “should” statements You might even want to have a mediator present to help keep the conversation calm and focused Be gentle with one another, and never nullify what... teachings, idolize them to have been more than mere humans, and construct beautiful but unreasonably exaggerated tales of their lives This wouldn’t be a problem, per se, if the significance of their leading-by-example didn’t get washed out in the process The best way to express our faith is to live as they did Love your neighbors (which includes all beings of all walks of life, not just those who speak your . exactly what Buddhist Boot Camp provides in this quick and easy-to-digest format. You are now a soldier of peace in the army of love; welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp! Your brother, Timber Hawkeye MINDFULNESS Grasping Just. x0 y0 w1 h0" alt="" BUDDHIST BOOT CAMP by Timber Hawkeye The intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire This book is dedicated to you. What Is Buddhist Boot Camp All About Buddhism. Dalai Lama says, “Don’t try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.” So whether it’s Mother Teresa’s acts of charity, Gandhi’s perseverance,