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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
The Dalai Lama has always inspired me and for some reason, I sped read this entire book in 1.5 days. One of my favourite things I've taken away from this book is that whether we feel happy or unhappy is many times dependent on the function of how we perceive our situation and how satisfied we are with what we have. Compassion and gratitude cannot exist in constant comparison to others.
3.5 stars. Almost 4 stars. That'd be all neat to meet the Dalai Lama. I think of him as being higher/separate than the rest of us Commoners. I wonder if he ever watches us and just thinks, "Idiots" like when Splinter called the Ninja turtles that after they were seen fighting in public.
Suffering unifies us with all living creatures. I liked his advice for relationships and the need for a variety of religions.
Suffering unifies us with all living creatures. I liked his advice for relationships and the need for a variety of religions.
I found this to be a crossover of Buddhist philosophy and it’s complementary ideas in Western psychology which ultimately helped me better understand both. Of course, just reading the book is not going to make you happier-you actually have to do the work, and that is always the hard part. However, the “work” as laid out by the Dalai Lama seems much less complex than Western psychology might describe as the majority of practice for finding happiness comes from exercising kindness, tolerance and compassion.
The parts where the Dalai Lama shares his insights and philosophies kept me hooked.
The parts where it was the co-author's voice seemed like an intrusion to me and it shouldn't have, because he was the one interviewing the man of serenity. Don't try to fit a non-westernized philosophy into your psychological thinking.
This is a good for those interested in catching a glimpse into the voice and wisdom of the Dalai Lama.
The parts where it was the co-author's voice seemed like an intrusion to me and it shouldn't have, because he was the one interviewing the man of serenity. Don't try to fit a non-westernized philosophy into your psychological thinking.
This is a good for those interested in catching a glimpse into the voice and wisdom of the Dalai Lama.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
did not enjoy, do not recommend lol -- was for class but counting it towards books read :p
I am reading this book a little at a time, rereading sections when I need to. This book is like a long interview with the Dalai Lama, and while I'm not crazy about the interviewer and his asides, the words of the Dalai Lama are so... enlightening, I guess is the best word. Uplifting and quietly brilliant.
Been meaning to read this book for a long time. So glad I finally got around to reading it. It gives you a lot to think about, a new ways to think about situations and different ways you can try and approach issues.
Really enjoyed it. It’s not a light a read.
Probably will re-read it again in the future.
Really enjoyed it. It’s not a light a read.
Probably will re-read it again in the future.
A few times while listening to this one I thought to myself, "Isn't this kind of common sense?". I then took a step back and reflected on my own life, and path to where I am now, with heavy influence from time spent living and working in Asia (yoga, meditation, volunteering, teaching). Service has always been a strong part of my life and living with compassion, letting go of hate, and living within my means feel natural. The messages here align with a path I'm already on, which is great confirmation for me but also makes me worry that the messages will only be heard by those with open hearts and minds. It may be the case that those who 'need' this book, will not find it.