A unique fitness program from a highly respected spiritual leader that blends physical and spiritual practice for everyone - regardless of age, spiritual background, or ability - to great benefits for both body and soul.
As a Tibetan lama and leader of Shambhala (an international community of 165 meditation centers), Sakyong Mipham has found physical activity to be essential for spiritual well-being. He's been trained in horsemanship and martial arts but has a special love for running. Here he incorporates his spiritual practice with running, presenting basic meditation instruction and fundamental principles he has developed. Even though both activities can be complicated, the lessons here are simple and designed to show how the melding of internal practice with physical movement can be used by anyone - regardless of age, spiritual background, or ability - to benefit body and soul.

SAKYONG MIPHAM is the head of the Shambhala lineage, which is grounded in the power of creating enlightened society in everyday life. With a unique blend of Eastern and Western perspectives, he teaches this way of social transformation throughout the world. In addition, he extends his vision to a number of humanitarian projects in Asia and the West. He is the author of the bestselling books Ruling Your World and Turning the Mind Into An Ally.

Contents: RUNNING WITH THE MIND OF MEDITATION: Lessons for Taining Body and Mind by Sakyong Mipham
Preface	13
PART I: RUNNING WITH THE MIND OF MEDITATION
1. Running with the Mind of Meditation	17
2. Building a Base	22
3. The Breath	27
4. How to Meditate	30
5. Taming the Horse	35
6. Peaceful Abiding and Contemplation	39
7. Difficulty in the Beginning	43
8. Motivation	48
9. Marathon	53
10. Tiger, Lion, Garuda, Dragon	57
PART II: TIGER
11. Mindfulness	63
12. Posture	67
13. Feelings	72
14. Full-Heartedness	76
15. Running with Realities	80
16. Just Do It - with Gentleness	84
17. Taking on More without the Worry	87
18. Walking and Yoga	90
19. Confidence	93
Tiger Contemplation: Motivation	96
PART III: LION
20. The Sweetness of Virtue	101
21. Panoramic Awareness	104
22. Healthiness	107
23. How to Deal with Pain	113
24. Running and Meditating to Refresh	118
25. Happiness	122
26. Pride	127
Lion Contemplation: Good Fortune	130
PART IV: GARUDA
27. Garuda	135
28. Beyond Hope and Fear	140
29. Spontaneity	147
30. Trails, Hills, and Weather	149
31. Mind Like Sky	152
32. Accurate Assessment	155
33. Too Far Out	160
Garuda Contemplation: Love and Kindness	163
PART V: DRAGON
34. The Dragon	169
35. The Dragon's Breath	175
36. What Is the Mind?	179
37. The Power of Intention	181
Dragon Contemplation: Compassion and Selflessness	183
PART VI: WINDHORSE
38. Conversation	187
39. Peace Run	191
40. Windhorse	193
Windhorse Contemplation: Basic Goodness	196
Epilogue	197
"Freedom"	199
Acknowledgments	201