{"product_id":"handbook-for-hard-times-gelong-thubten-9781399757331","title":"Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living","description":"'Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. He clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.'- Benedict Cumberbatch \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or are challenged to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these moments when life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Monk's Guide to Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e Gelong Thubten teaches us to understand that happiness, kindness and resilience can be cultivated through reframing life's difficulties as opportunities for transformation. Meditation and mindfulness practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we learn how to 'lean into' our suffering. Thubten suggests how we can find meaning in pain and discomfort, transforming deeply ingrained patterns of fear and resistance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As we discover how hard times can enhance the development of mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness, we can develop a fearless outlook on life and lasting, unshakeable happiness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This approachable and practical book, complete with meditations, is designed for modern times, and will be a valuable resource to anyone during times of struggle, but also during all times to encourage and build resilience and help us find inner contentment and peace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A most qualified guide in the journey from darkness and turmoil towards inner peace and positivity.' \u003cbr\u003e ANNIE LENNOX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gelong Thubten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1399757334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781399757331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Gelong Thubten","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014364639487,"sku":"9781399757331","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c720d030-72a1-4e96-8825-387301b55b98.jpg?v=1767748071","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/handbook-for-hard-times-gelong-thubten-9781399757331","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}