Buddhism has for thousands of years provided a spiritual foundation for
the daily lives of millions of people around the world. But does
Buddhism have anything to offer us--Buddhists and non-Buddhists
alike--in today's world of work? Metcalf and Gallagher think it does.
Spiritual wisdom, Western or Eastern, inspires and instructs us in
living a good life. And that's just as true at work as at home.
Buddha mind--a source of calm, compassion, and insight--exists within
each of us, not just the historical Buddha. Being Buddha at Work shows
how to embody that mind in the stress and clamor of the workplace--how
to tap into the Buddha consciousness so we can relieve daily tensions
and greet challenges with awareness, equanimity, and good humor.
The book is divided into three sections. The first, "Becoming a Mindful
Worker," covers Buddha's wisdom for our own work; the second,
"Cultivating Mindful Work Relationships," focuses on how to work with
other people; the third, "Creating a Mindful Workplace," deals with
broader organizational topics. There is wisdom here for everyone--from
frontline workers and team members, to supervisors and managers, to top
executives and organizational leaders.