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Wide Awake invites readers to explore Buddhism’s enduring teachings without imposing rigid commands. Drawing from spiritual life, compassion, and personal transformation, it offers concrete practices—meditation, mindful speech, and ethical decision‑making—to address modern pressures. The book encourages self‑discovery, acceptance of complexity, and active engagement in compassionate work such as volunteering, peace‑building, and environmental stewardship.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction/Spiritual Fiction
Authors: Diana Winston
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