Lodro Rinzler is a teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and founder of the Institute for Passionate Leadership. He has an advice column appearing regularly on the Huffington Post. He is the author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar and Walk Like a Buddha. In this practical work, Rinzler takes on the challenge of right livelihood in times when work is scarce and the future belongs to those who are resilient lifelong learners. The author delivers wise advice in four sections: Live with Purpose, On-the-Job Compassion, Six Tools for Compassionate Leadership, Be Awake for Each Moment.
Those familiar with Rinzler's previous books know his special talent for practical spirituality. Here you will find thought-provoking material on setting an intention at work, monitoring your speech, five slogans for changing how you view your job, mentors and virtue, five slogans for empathy and compassion, benevolence, equanimity, fearlessness and much more.
The following practice can be used when trying to cope with an irritating person: "If you are at work and someone is giving you a hard time, it might be helpful to take out a mala and silently recite and contemplate the word patience 108 times. With each recitation, you can reflect on what the word means to you and what it means in this context. In taking the time to do that, you are slicing through the story line that surrounds your frustration and instead turning your attention to a quality you want to cultivate."
The Buddha Walks into the Office is a top-notch resource for those who are serious about doing spiritual practice on the job.
