{"title":"3 books","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Journey Worth Taking. Explore Tibetan Buddhist Practice with Lama Tsomo’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Ancient Wisdom For Our Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e series. Designed to bring ancient methods to the modern world, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/namchakpublishing.com\/pages\/why-bother\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_gmail-c-link\" data-linkindex=\"0\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/namchakpublishing.com\/pages\/why-bother\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhy Bother? An Introduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/namchakpublishing.com\/pages\/wisdom-and-compassion\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_gmail-c-link\" data-linkindex=\"1\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/namchakpublishing.com\/pages\/wisdom-and-compassion\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e; Wisdom \u0026amp; Compassion (Starting with Yourself)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/namchakpublishing.com\/pages\/deepening-wisdom-deepening-connection\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" class=\"x_gmail-c-link\" data-linkindex=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"-1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/namchakpublishing.com\/pages\/deepening-wisdom-deepening-connection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprovide readers with context, stories, inspiration, and meditation practices to start and sustain a lasting meditation practice. This wise and accessible series based on the Vajrayana path, gifts readers tangible ways to cultivate more joy, compassion, focus, and deep fulfillment in everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-bother-an-introduction","title":"Ancient Wisdom for Our Times: Why Bother? An Introduction (Book 1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Bother?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the introductory text of Lama Tsomo’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Wisdom for Our Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eseries, designed to bring ancient meditation practices to Western society. Through an easy-to-understand delivery, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Bother?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces readers to concepts within the Vajrayana branch of Buddhism, breaking down complex philosophical ideas and practices into relatable explanations. By presenting Tibetan Buddhism in such an approachable manner, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Bother?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demystifies Buddhism for a modern Western audience, answers the “why” of meditation, and lays the foundation for new practitioners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Bother?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lama Tsomo inspires students to begin their meditation journeys through a rich storytelling of her own experiences, anecdotes, and spiritual insights. With warmth and humor, she presents traditional Buddhist ideas in an accessible manner for practitioners of all levels. Readers come away with a roadmap of Buddhist ideology and a path for diving deeper into meditation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBook 1 and Book 2 of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA\u003cstrong\u003encient Wis\u003c\/strong\u003edom for Our Times \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eseries are updated versions of the previously published “Why Is The Dalai Lama Always Smiling?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namchak Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39597549060285,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/6339\/3213\/files\/AWOT_Book_1_Why_Bother.png?v=1765499457"},{"product_id":"wisdom-and-compassion-starting-with-yourself","title":"Ancient Wisdom for Our Times: Wisdom \u0026 Compassion: Starting With Yourself (Book 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook two of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Wisdom for Our Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWisdom \u0026amp; Compassion (Starting With Yourself)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, builds on Tibetan Buddhist concepts introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Bother?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while providing insight into the how of meditation practice. In this second book, Lama Tsomo delivers a comprehensive breakdown of foundational techniques and practices, including Lung Ro Sel, Shamata, Tonglen, and ways in which we can seed the habit of daily practice. Readers will take away the context of ancient techniques as well as the practical instructions for putting them into action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her authentic, witty, and matter-of-fact style, Lama Tsomo equips readers with tools to cultivate a meditation practice using wisdom curated and refined for thousands of years. Are you in search of a practical guide for creating more calm, presence, and joy in your life and the lives of others? Consider reaching for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWisdom \u0026amp; Compassion (Starting With Yourself)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which presents the perfect guide for sowing seeds of peace and presence in the modern world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBook 1 and Book 2 of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Wisdom for Our Times \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eseries are updated versions of the previously published “Why Is The Dalai Lama Always Smiling?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namchak Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40645601263805,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/6339\/3213\/files\/AWOT_Book_2_Wisdom_and_Compassion.png?v=1765499457"},{"product_id":"cultivating-deep-profound-connection","title":"Ancient Wisdom for Our Times: Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection (Book 3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the much-anticipated third installment of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Wisdom for Our Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lama Tsomo provides an in-depth breakdown of ancient Tibetan Buddhist practices for cultivating more joyful, satisfying, and loving relationships with ourselves and others. This book provides readers with everything they need to know to develop their innate capacity for more love, joy, ease, and compassion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaven’t read the first two installments of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Wisdom For Our Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series? No problem! Readers will find that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepening Wisdom, Deepening Connectio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e can be read on its own or in tandem with the other books: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Bother? An \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and Wisdom and Compassion (Starting with Yourself)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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