6 Myths We Live By: And How to Overcome Them
Ancient wisdom for everyday problems rooted in Buddhist philosophy and meditation, 6 Myths We Live By shows us how to uncover our misperceptions and leads us on a path to self-development.
The Misleading Mind: How We Create Our Own Problems
and How Buddhist Psychology Can Help Us Solve Them
Buddhism asserts that we each have the potential to free ourselves from the prison of our problems. We do this by recognizing the habitual ways our minds mislead us. The lively exercises and inspiring real-world examples Karuna provides can help you transform intractable problems and neutralize suffering by cultivating a radically liberating self-understanding.
What People Are Saying...
“Because Cayton possesses the admirable ability to share his insights in a warmly conversational style with clarity, sympathy, and humor, this work—for all its psychological profundity — never lacks the true human touch. I strongly recommend it.” — Jonathan Landaw, compiler and editor of Lama Yeshe’s Introduction to Tantra
"Karuna tells us in his down-to-earth way what the Buddha found from his own direct experience — not from revelation, not from on high, nothing mysterious: that we’re not in touch in reality and that this is why we suffer. And he shows us that it’s not a question of believing what the Buddha says but instead learning to look freshly at his findings and prove them for ourselves, one step at a time." — Robina Courtin, Buddhist nun
"Karuna makes some very complex Buddhist teachings simplified and easy to understand. I recommend the book to people who are seeking to understand how the 6 myths are ingrained in our thinking and how we can change." — 5 Star Review on Amazon.com
"Karuna makes some very complex Buddhist teachings simplified and easy to understand. I recommend the book to people who are seeking to understand how the 6 myths are ingrained in our thinking and how we can change." — 5 Star Review on Amazon.com
"This is truly a manual for becoming a happier and kinder person.” — Rasmus Hougaard, managing director of the Potential Project
"Karuna Cayton's analysis and method in The Misleading Mind are well thought-out and should be a great help to readers.” — Lama Zopa Rinpoche, spiritual director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
"The Misleading Mind is a self-help manual full of accurate descriptions of traditional Buddhist teachings, recipes for mental health, and a map of the paths leading to a productive and well-balanced life.” — Jeffrey Hopkins, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia and president of the UMA Institute for Tibetan Studies
"The Misleading Mind shares the profound depth of Buddhist psychological wisdom in a wonderfully inviting and accessible way. I highly recommend it.” — Peter Fenner, PhD, teacher and author of Radiant Mind
"Through his many years of deep study of Buddhist psychology, sincere introspection, and work at helping others, Karuna Cayton has gained genuine wisdom, which he generously shares in The Misleading Mind....This is a clear, grounded, and useful guidebook for working with the mind and heart.” — Lorne Ladner, PhD, psychologist and author of The Lost Art of Compassion
"What I liked most about The Misleading Mind is how Mr. Cayton distilled Buddhist psychology into practical language. The book is helpful for anyone who wants to better understand why they are unhappy and how to identify with how to change their thoughts for a more fulfilling life." — 5 Star Review on Amazon.com
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"A great "intro to Buddhist thought," The Misleading Mind not only offers a wonderful synthesis of the way Buddhist philosophy understands the human mind, but it also introduces exercises to help the reader practice what they're reading — and all without demanding a certain religious view or outlook." — 5 Star Review on Amazon.com
"I cannot praise this book highly enough - I hope that it brings others as much understanding and relief as it has brought me. I'm rereading it now and plan to use it as a spiritual guide for many years to come." — 5 Star Review on Amazon.com
"Karuna's book gives so many techniques to not just calm the mind but also transform the mind to seeing every situation in a constructive light...I highly recommend this book to buddhists and non-buddhists alike." — 5 Star Review on Amazon.com
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"This book teaches you to not be so self-centered but rather self-assuming and self-aware, to think outside of yourself and to deconstruct your thoughts and emotions when you are caught up in any disturbing emotion." — 5 Star Review on Amazon.com