His first book Living Mindfully: Discovering Authenticity Through Mindfulness Coaching is based on teaching mindfulness to over 5,000 clients and was published in 2017. Every bit as good as book one and leaves me craving for more interaction with these wonderfully flashed out characters. Toby Ward attended the City and Guilds of London Art School, where he won the Richard Ford Travel Award. He can often be seen out walking with his two springer spaniels, if they are not meditating or studying the Buddha’s teachings that is. Gary’s book has been illustrated by Toby Ward, who is widely known for his animated drawings commissioned to record events, such as President Clinton’s visit to Oxford and the work of the UN Peace Keeping Force in Bosnia.

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Gary has weaved all his considerable knowledge into a book, which, thanks to its Spaniel storytellers, is an easy to understand, joyful read. This is the story of a springer spaniel and her half-sister, who set out to discover the reason their owner meditates and is so interested in the teachings of the Buddha. the beautiful settings described and the ever-evolving wisdom that is learned, especially by the reader. He founded one of the UK’s leading organizations delivering mindfulness services in the UK, and has a personal meditation practice spanning 30 years.

Said Gary: “I’ve taught meditation for years and a lot of the literature around it can be very academic. I hope people smile when they read it and look to learn from it and incorporate meditation into their daily lives.

The Enlightened Spaniel Trilogy (3 book series) Kindle edition The Enlightened Spaniel Trilogy (3 book series) Kindle edition

A long-standing interest in all matters relating to Tibet has led to his appointment as trustee of a charity working to assist the Tibetan people.The Enlightened Spaniel is a wise tale, filled with insights and humour, that celebrates the connection between all things that reside on Planet Earth. After acquiring an MSc in Mindfulness Based Approaches Gary founded one of the UK’s leading organisations delivering mindfulness services. The Enlightened Spaniel is a wise tale, filled with insights and humour, that celebrates the connection between all beings that reside on Planet Earth. Thoroughly recommended for anyone who loves animals and / or wants a gentle but informative introduction to mindfulness. The journey is a challenging one, but is held together by Half- Sister’s wicked sense of humour and a desire to enter into spaniel folklore.

The Enlightened Spaniel Trilogy (3 book series) Kindle Edition The Enlightened Spaniel Trilogy (3 book series) Kindle Edition

The journey is a challenging one, but is held together by Half-Sister’s wicked sense of humour and a desire to enter into spaniel folklore. Half-sister deals with these issues with such compassion and guides the others through meditation techniques and the teachings of Buddha in such a sublime way that you totally believe this is actually happening! He founded one of the UK’s leading organisations delivering mindfulness services, and has a personal meditation practice spanning 30 years.However, it soon becomes apparent that all is not as it seems, and that Amara holds a secret that Half-Sister must unravel if the truth is to be revealed. As they progress along the road to enlightenment, they not only transform their own perception of life, but also the lives of those around them. The Enlightened Spaniel – The Cat with One Life Left is a charming story that winds its way down a path filled with ancient wisdom, humour, and compassion for all living beings. After reading a book by the Dalai Lama an interest in meditation and Tibet was born which continues until this day.