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The lost art of good conversation : a mindful way to connect with others and enrich everyday life / Sakyong Mipham.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sakyong Mipham, Rinpoche, 1962- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Conversation.
- Etiquette.
- Oral communication--Religious aspects--Buddhism.
- Conversation--Religious aspects--Buddhism.
- Genre:
- Self-help publications.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 226 pages ; 18 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Harmony Books, [2017]
- Summary:
- Cutting through all the white noise, chatter, and superficiality our cell phones and social media cause, one of Tibet's highest and most respected spiritual leaders offers simple and practical advice to help us increase our attentions spans, become better listeners, and strive to appreciate the people around us. In this easy to understand and helpful book, Sakyong Mipham provides inspiring ideas and practical tips on how to be more present in your day-to-day life, helping us to communicate in ways that elevates the dignity of everyone involved. Great for families, employees and employers and everyone who spend too much time on Facebook, Instagram, and feel "disconnected" in our "connected" world, Good Conversation is a journey back to basics.
- Contents:
- Why conversation?
- Be mindful
- Be kind
- Enrich your world
- Strive for conversational excellence.
- ISBN:
- 9780451499431
- 0451499433
- OCLC:
- 994206011
- Publisher Number:
- 99974080799
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