Paul Beard – författare

A pre-sectarian, pragmatic, secular and scientific approach to the timeless philosophical insights of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. Two of the most common questions I am asked are:?"e;How come you're always smiling and appear so calm and laid back?"e;?and?"e;How on earth did you survive a suicidal mental breakdown?"e;?The answer to both will be found in this book. I hope you find the approach outlined in this book helpful on your own journey. If you require any clarification or wish to discuss any aspect of its contents, you are most welcome to contact me. Please remember:?"e;I am not the moon. I'm merely the finger pointing at it."e;. . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Beard is an English-born Dharma communicator and meditation teacher specialising in awareness practices. He formally committed to the Dharma journey within the Theravada tradition in 1984, later exploring that commitment further within the Tibetan, Zen and Western Buddhist traditions. In 2006, he began teaching in Western Australia from a pre-sectarian, pragmatic, secular (nonreligious), and scientific approach. He has led meditation and Dharma retreats in the UK, Europe, Australia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and India. He continues to teach weekly meditation classes and monthly Dharma discussion groups in Mandurah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . The proceeds from the sale of this book are dedicated to KarunaDana INC. This is a Western Australian-based public benevolent charity and the sole provider of funds for The Happy Children's School near Bodh Gaya, India. The school is located in the impoverished rural village of Rajaundha, where children would otherwise be unable to receive any form of education due to the remoteness of the area and the high level of poverty. The charity is run entirely by volunteers, both here and in India, and none of the donations is used for any purpose other than the provision of resources that enhance the education opportunities available to the village children.

'Death in Service on The Thin Blue Line: 1829-1899' is a powerful and respectful tribute to the officers of the Metropolitan Police who lost their lives in the line of duty. Drawing on extensive archival research, Paul Beard brings these forgotten stories to life through a compelling blend of historical fact and sensitive narrative reconstruction. Each account reveals the human reality behind the official record, set against the harsh conditions of early policing in a rapidly growing and often hostile London, where officers patrolled alone and danger was ever-present. More than a work of history, this book serves as a lasting memorial honouring the courage, sacrifice, and quiet humanity of those who stood between order and chaos. This volume is the first in a planned series covering deaths in service across the history of the Metropolitan Police. . . . . Paul Beard served for thirty years as both a uniformed and detective constable in the Metropolitan Police, from 1976 to 2006. During his service he faced life-threatening situations on several occasions and received a Commissioner's Commendation for bravery. He later studied Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh and has written twenty-five stage plays, along with seven books on awareness meditation and a secular, scientific approach to Buddhism. In 2000 he was publicly nominated Community Constable of the Year for his work in New Addington. He retired to Western Australia in 2006, where he now lives and writes.