{"product_id":"looking-inward-meditating-to-survive-in-a-changing-world-1","title":"Looking Inward: Meditating to Survive in A Changing World by Swami Purnachaitanya","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"163\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"164\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"184\" data-start=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"183\" data-start=\"165\"\u003eLooking Inward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e presents meditation as a grounding tool for navigating unprecedented global upheaval—whether due to climate crises, pandemics, misinformation, social unrest, or rapid societal shifts. Swami Purnachaitanya invites readers to explore the roots of anxiety, distraction, and inner restlessness, and guides them toward calm through 10-minute daily practices \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"557\"\u003eEach chapter combines relatable stories, spiritual insights, and practical exercises—structured as wisdom sutras followed by a meditation prompt. The book distinguishes meditation from mindfulness: meditation, the author explains, means consciously resting the mind into its deeper silence—not merely focusing attention. Drawing on ancient Vedic teachings and modern application, Swami Purnachaitanya offers a progressive path to building mental resilience, clarity, and presence in everyday life .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003eThe tone is compassionate and accessible, emphasizing that meditation is not a luxury but a necessity. It helps readers cultivate stable inner energy, work through emotional turbulence, and stay focused amid external chaos (\u003cem data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eExcerpt: “Today meditation is not a luxury… it is now more than ever”\u003c\/em\u003e) .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwami Purnachaitanya,\u003c\/strong\u003e born Freek Alexander Luthra (1984) in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and Indian mother, is a monk, author, and powerful bridge between Eastern Vedic wisdom and contemporary life ([turn0search12). After meeting spiritual master Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at age 16, he studied Indology and Sanskrit in Leiden and later joined The Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru, India, dedicating himself to teaching meditation and leading social service projects across India and beyond. In 2012, he was formally initiated as a swami—his name meaning \"whose consciousness has fully blossomed\" .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2600\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eAs Director of Programs at The Art of Living, Swami Purnachaitanya has guided meditation seekers across Asia, Africa, Europe, and beyond. Known for his humility, humor, and clear storytelling, he teaches meditation as a practical discipline for mental clarity and service to others. \u003cem data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eLooking Inward\u003c\/em\u003e—written during the COVID‑19 pandemic—became an international bestseller translated into multiple languages, offering solace and spiritual tools for people worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45168964796602,"sku":"2UKOFOI69-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/LookingInwardMeditatingtoSurviveinAChangingWorld_feba070c-2f0d-42ba-bd26-fd91f706f748.jpg?v=1763000995","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/looking-inward-meditating-to-survive-in-a-changing-world-1","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}