Endorsements

Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind offers a comprehensive map for accomplishing the inviting promise of the title. Shaila Catherine draws on her deep reservoir of meditative experience and her careful study of the Buddha’s teachings to highlight many of the familiar obstacles in meditation practice, and how best to successfully overcome them. This book contains a wealth of pragmatic advice for both new and experienced meditators, and it will be an invaluable guide for all those journeying on the path to greater freedom.

— Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening

Shaila is a master of the mind. She brings deep wisdom from decades of personal practice and teaching, together with accessible and pragmatic tools in a user-friendly format. Whether you are just beginning to meditate, or have logged many hours on the cushion, this book is for you.

— Judson Brewer, author of The Craving Mind

With clarity and heart, Shaila Catherine shows us many effective ways to be free of stressful, anxious, hurt, and resentful thoughts. Her book is deep and vast, grounded in science and illuminated by Buddhist wisdom, and useful for both specific issues and a lifetime of practice.

— Rick Hanson, author of Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness

This is one of the most detailed and comprehensive guides to meditation out there. Deeply rooted in the dharma but easy to follow, this very practical book will transform your ability to meditate, so you can transform your mind.

— Kristin Neff, author of Fierce Self-Compassion

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. >> Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. Show More Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. more Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. ...more... Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. more > Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind offers a comprehensive map for accomplishing the inviting promise of the title. Shaila Catherine draws on her deep reservoir of meditative experience and her careful study of the Buddha’s teachings to highlight many of the familiar obstacles in meditation practice, and how best to successfully overcome them. This book contains a wealth of pragmatic advice for both new and experienced meditators, and it will be an invaluable guide for all those journeying on the path to greater freedom.

— Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening

Shaila is a master of the mind. She brings deep wisdom from decades of personal practice and teaching, together with accessible and pragmatic tools in a user-friendly format. Whether you are just beginning to meditate, or have logged many hours on the cushion, this book is for you.

— Judson Brewer, author of The Craving Mind

With clarity and heart, Shaila Catherine shows us many effective ways to be free of stressful, anxious, hurt, and resentful thoughts. Her book is deep and vast, grounded in science and illuminated by Buddhist wisdom, and useful for both specific issues and a lifetime of practice.

— Rick Hanson, author of Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness

This is one of the most detailed and comprehensive guides to meditation out there. Deeply rooted in the dharma but easy to follow, this very practical book will transform your ability to meditate, so you can transform your mind.

— Kristin Neff, author of Fierce Self-Compassion

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. >> Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. Show More Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. more Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. ...more... Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness

We can label anything a ‘distraction’—shopping, cleaning, washing up, kids, emails, work, tasks, thoughts, states of mind, past, present and future. Distraction generates a hierarchy in perception – this (whatever) is more important than that (whatever). Beyond Distraction addresses this widespread issue. more > Shaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life, free from the division of focused versus distracted. She points out the myriad expressions of distraction—such as daydreams, fantasies and projections. She then offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable, clear and down-to-earth, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership.

— Christopher Titmuss, author of The Buddha of Love and The Spiritual Roots of Mindfulness