Open To Desire: Embracing A Lust For Life Using Insights From Buddhism And Psychotherapy

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Summary: I've been waiting for a book like this
Review: As a western buddhist, I have been intrigued about how Buddhism works with or teaches us how to understand our pruriant desires. However, aside from Tantra, there is a very limited amount of Buddhist material concerning how the mind deals with sexuality and our desires. Mark Epstein has done an amazing job in bringing these two areas together. The book uses the Buddha's Four Noble Truths as a vehicle to explain in detail how our desires and cravings become toxic to our relationships, and the ways to end this pattern. Written from a therapuetic and spiritual point of view, the book is neither dogmatic, nor self-help. As a lazy reader, I know when I found an enoyable book and an easy read when I spend more time reading than usual. This book fits the bill as easy to read, chock full of important insights, and truly a gift. I hope there will be a workbook of exercises or meditations that will follow.