Beyond Distraction

In Beyond Distraction, a very clear and accessible approach to training the mind is given. The work is based on practical instructions from the Buddha recorded in two lessons from the Medium Discourses (MN 19 and 20). Shaila Catherine offers many exercises that help to overcome habitual thoughts. Learn how to overcome distractions in meditation practice and develop clarity in your relationships, work and daily life. According to the Buddha's approach, she guides you through five steps to overcome distractions and focus the mind.
This book will help you unlock your mind's incredible abilities to think clearly, think deeply, discern what is real, and pay attention to what is really happening in your life. Real-life examples from meditation students who have worked with this training sequence demonstrate the relevance and value of each step in the training. A series of pragmatic exercises help you apply the lessons both on the pillow and in daily activities. By working with this training you can develop skills to recognize the nature of your own mind and to free yourself from habitual thought patterns.
Whether you are a beginner struggling to tame a restless mind or an advanced meditator striving to deepen concentration and insight, the techniques presented here can help you cultivate clarity and stability in your meditation practice and beyond.