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Turning the Mind Into an Ally Paperback – January 6, 2004

by Sakyong Mipham (Author), Pema Chodron (Foreword)

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"In language totally fresh and jargon-free, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche distills the wisdom of many centuries. Simple as it is profound, his book bears reading many times."—Peter Conradi, author of Iris Murdoch: A Life and Going Buddhist

Strengthening, calming, and stabilizing the mind is the essential first step in accomplishing nearly any goal. Growing up American with a Tibetan twist, Sakyong Mipham talks to Westerners as no one can: in idiomatic English with stories and wisdom from American culture and the great Buddhist teachers. Turning the Mind Into an Ally makes it possible for anyone to achieve peace and clarity in their lives.

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"With warmhearted clarity and wise simplicity, Sakyong Mipham offers some of the best advice you can find for establishing and sustaining a strong, dedicated, and genuinely transformative meditation experience."—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

"Like Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, this book addresses the complexities, obstacles, and joys of meditation with a simple and extraordinarly generous voice. It's an amazing guidebook for a beginner, in the sense that one is always a beginner and that the journey never ends."—Rudy Wurlitzer, author of Hard Travel to Sacred Places

"One of the best of the Buddhism-for-Westerners genre."—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche is one of the most highly respected young incarnate lamas of Tibet. He is the head of the Shambhala lineage and the director of Shambhala International, a worldwide organization of more than two hundred meditation and retreat centers. He teaches around the world to thousands, both Western and Asian audiences. He is a husband, father of three daughters, and an avid runner.

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Riverhead Books; Revised ed. edition (January 6, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 157322345X
ISBN-13: 978-1573223454
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 138 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #153 in Consciousness & Thought Philosophy
- #303 in Popular Psychology Counseling
- #378 in Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts (Books)

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Adrielle

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January 17, 2018

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This is a very approachable book for westerners and newbies, and my favorite of the six or seven books on the topic that I've read so far. It touches on the basics of important Buddhist themes along with covering the practicalities of meditation. Mipham introduces two types of meditation, peaceful abiding and contemplative meditation. My previous experience with meditation was an unsystematic exposure to meditation-lite experiences, like Headspace guided meditations, or guided loving-kindness meditations taken out of historical context. This book cleared up my misconceptions and helped me understand how the different types of meditation complement each other. What I found especially helpful was a discussion of the stages of meditation development, so that I could imagine what a meditation practice could look like in the long term.

Towards the very end the book became difficult for me to understand as he discussed more advanced topics.

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L. Maier

which was recommended by a local Shambhala center

May 19, 2016

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I have had this book for a few months and I am on my second read. I suspect I will read this over and over again over time. The value is to help understand what you'll be experiencing as you meditate, which gives you a sense of calm in the face of your various experiences, and also helps prevent any sense of discouragement or jittery anticipation for what may come next. I would say that this book, which was recommended by a local Shambhala center, will be central to my contemplation library.

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Jon

Great for dealing with the stress of college!

May 4, 2017

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I purchased this book my second year of college when I found myself buried in stress. After reading it completely changed my outlook on things. I think of this book as one that greatly impacted my life and plan to return to it again. Can't recommend it enough.

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Reader Rabbit

Wonderful book for beginner and seasoned meditators!

December 12, 2016

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Sakyong is a very eloquent, compassionate writer. I am a long time meditator and have read 100's of books on Buddhism and mindfulnesss. I absolutely love this book and would highly recommend it to beginner or seasoned meditators. A deep bow of gratitude sent to Sakjong for writing this wonderful book!!

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Turning the Mind Into an Ally

April 9, 2014

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Purchased Turning the Mind into an Ally per a recommendation from a friend. This book teaches you how to create an alliance with your mind instead of having your mind use you. The book is easy reading and easy to understand. Has valid points, would recommend to anyone.

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If you are looking for an accessible introduction to meditation and mindfulness, look no further.

August 29, 2017

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Practical yet inspiring, this is my favorite book of my favorite living Buddhist. Mipham is completely real world (talks about changing diapers, running, socila media) but brings a timeless and gentle quality to his explanation of the Buddhist practice and how to begin meditation. Highly recommend it!

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Turning the Mind into an Ally

November 20, 2010

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In TURNING THE MIND INTO AN ALLY, Sakyong Mipham explains meditation as a process of "peaceful abiding," one that provides a means of achieving lasting rather than transitory internal peace and happiness. The process consists of two phases: (1) clearing the mind via meditation of the thoughts, fantasies, emotions, and distractions that impair one's focus and clarity, and (2) contemplating and acting upon the wisdom of turning away from selfish pursuits (except, of course, for the obtaining food, shelter, and other necessitates) in favor of selfless pursuits (including acts of kindness and generosity and help to relieve the misery of others via hands-on care, education, and financial support).

Written for people with little or no knowledge of, or experience in, the art and science of meditation, the book is simply the best how to and to what end book of its kind in the market. Sakyong Mipham writes with uncommon clarity for western as well as eastern consumption, and his illustrative examples bring the basic principles and procedures of "peaceful abiding" to life--out of the world of theory and into that of practical application. (This review is also published on frankzahn (dot) com.

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Patricia Thorp

Clearly written

May 3, 2016

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This is a great introduction to Shambala Buddhism. It is written in a style Westerners are comfortable with. It is terse, deep, and to the point. I find myself highlighting an important concept on almost every page. A valuable and useful learning tool.

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