Mind Full to Mindful: Zen Wisdom From a Monk's Bowl

So many people crave being spiritual, others run away from it thinking it may lead them to become a sanyasi. Spirituality is slowly taking the shape of some religion but what we don’t know is that spirituality is not a set of rituals to follow to get somewhere, to get to some place. It is doing nothing. It is being yourself, doing nothing, not dying to reach a stage and simply flowing with life. Everybody, in some or the other aspect of life is very spiritual, knowingly or unknowingly. Mind Full To Mindful is a book based on the teaching of Buddha and Zen. It teaches you the art of being spiritual and calm and peaceful by following the “no rituals or dogma following” policy. It includes a few types of zen meditation that change our perception towards meditation. It also comprises of a few Zen elements that we can incorporate in our lives and lead a happy, peaceful and mindful life. Mindfulness is the top most priority of this book. The title of this book is witty and relevant to the content of the book. I, personally, have become so calm, comparatively less stressed and very mindful about the tasks I do. The cover of the book is very eye-catchy and the book does justice to it. You won’t regret buying the book because of it’s peaceful cover and not learn how you can be peaceful. The language is so not monk-like. The author is a monk, which may lead you to think that the words used in the book will all go above your comprehensive capacity but it is not so. It has easy words, a lot of humour and a lot of tips and tricks. This monk-ish book is my favorite monk-ish book in terms of language. The content focuses on mindfulness, gratitude, peace and spirituality. It breaks the myths we have for spirituality, teaches us love, compassion, and mediations like Zazen etc. However, at some points in the book, some impractical things (for the competitive world) is mentioned and may not be easy for you to implement in your life. My opinion on this book is clear - it is my favorite mindful book. I have already started wearing a beads bracelet on my hand to remind myself to be mindful all the time, I have quit multi-tasking and surprisingly, I have started producing more. Except for some impractical concepts (which are very few), I love the book and would definitely recommend it to the people who need peace in life and think that spirituality is a tough nut to crack.

A systematic step by step guide book from a Master who after having meditated thousands of hours has enumerated practical tips for newbies. Found exceedingly useful , helpful and to my taste .

The quality of book is good. Print is clear. The cover page is also little thick as compare to other paperback prints. About the content- the book will be nice start for somebody who is all together new to spiritual path. The language is easy to understand and the topics have been segregated into small chapters which makes its easier to read and keep the interest.

The book is amazing , after Reading I have changed my habits little bit like I have prioritised my health and for that I started jogging every morning , this book has also made me more aware about letting go things which is not in my control, I am eager to read more books of swami ji ,

One of my go-to book when I am happy, sad, anxious, optimistic, pessimistic, cynical, grateful, stressed, .... pretty much every mood. Each and every word in this book has been written"mindfully". How do I know? Well, if you read it mindfully, you will find that each sentence can mean different based on your mental state. You can interpret it many ways and that's the beauty of this book. No matter how many times you read it, you will always discover something new! That’s how you find it relevant no matter your mood. You will always have an answer to the question that your mind has been mulling over. Bonus, I love the practical guide on letting go of emotional burden and forgiving people. This book turned my life right side up. ;)

Fantastic book. Loved reading it. Simple but effective life advice

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This was the first Om Swami book that I read, and it got me hooked to his style of writing. This is also the first self-help book that I read, as I generally find them very boring. But this is an extremely interesting book which I couldn't put down until I read it completely. Like many people today, I suffer from overthinking which keeps altering my mood and feelings. I usually have little control over my mood and would feel high one moment and low the very next. This book reminds me to take things easy and not take myself too seriously. I have kept this book by my bedside and read a few pages whenever I find it difficult to sleep due to overthinking, and it helps in calming my mind down. Thankyou so much Swamiji for this treasure!

Mind Full to Mindful is an inspiring book laced with thought-provoking nuggets and captivating anecdotes. The premise of the book is simple - ultimate peace and contentment can be attained by keeping things simple and by treating life with care. The author serves this to you with artistic garnishing (through a table of contents that is aptly called "The Zen Menu”). This book is an easy read thanks to the crisp content and narrative. It provides practical techniques as well as the theoretical foundation that will motivate you to undertake this journey. It is packaged with an interesting mix of subjects ranging from relatively esoteric and thought-provoking concepts (such as the Nature of things), to practical tips about prioritization and wise usage of time. As a side-note, this book has a few typos. While that’s only a minor distraction, there definitely is an opportunity for proofreaders to fix these typos in the next edition of this book. Overall Mind Full to Mindful is an enjoyable and educative read and, if the teachings are sincerely adopted, it has the potential to change lives.

If you fully ingest the mental jewels in this book and practice them in time they will change your life.

Om Swami explains any very carefully and tries to give you all answers for any possible questions. I am Eternally thankful to Om Swami and Speaking Tree where I first read about Swamiji book.

Es un must dentro del género, contiene información básica, pero que te deja pensando un buen rato. Pequeñas "reglas" o pasos para llevar una vida más plena con uno mismo,y a su vez con lo que nos rodea.

Hat etwas beruhigendes, wenn man es liest und lässt einen über Gewisse Dinge nachdenken.