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punkinmuffin's review against another edition
3.0
I started reading The Dalai Lama's Cat because it's the February selection for my local book club. Though a cat person, the slightly infantilised style was offputting. Nevertheless, I persisted, and am pleased that I did.
David Michie uses a fairly twee device, the narration of her life story by Rinpoche, a Himalayan cat rescued by the Dalai Lama from some street urchins in Delhi, to teach readers some essentials of Buddhism. I have shamefully neglected my mindfulness practice for many months now, so this was a timely reminder of how important this practice is.
Over the week or so that I've taken to read the book, I've had opportunities to practice some of the other things Michie writes about: treating change as opportunity, and exercising patience. Without the gentle prompting of this book, I probably would have been a little bit pricklier to live with, and may even have made a bad decision to leave my job just because the conditions had changed.
So go ahead, Dear Reader. It's only a short book but it may just bring some good things into your life like it did for me.
David Michie uses a fairly twee device, the narration of her life story by Rinpoche, a Himalayan cat rescued by the Dalai Lama from some street urchins in Delhi, to teach readers some essentials of Buddhism. I have shamefully neglected my mindfulness practice for many months now, so this was a timely reminder of how important this practice is.
Over the week or so that I've taken to read the book, I've had opportunities to practice some of the other things Michie writes about: treating change as opportunity, and exercising patience. Without the gentle prompting of this book, I probably would have been a little bit pricklier to live with, and may even have made a bad decision to leave my job just because the conditions had changed.
So go ahead, Dear Reader. It's only a short book but it may just bring some good things into your life like it did for me.
yharon_silva's review against another edition
4.0
This book is life advice, except from the perspective of a Buddhist cat. He deals with all sorts of moral quandaries, figuring out how best to live life through his owner's Buddhist background. Religion is not a requirement to enjoy this cute book.
tdog24's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
dharma130's review against another edition
4.0
Great book!
I had a little rough start at first, then I really started enjoying it! Every animal lover and spiritual person should read this book! I think they will like it!
I had a little rough start at first, then I really started enjoying it! Every animal lover and spiritual person should read this book! I think they will like it!
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
How could I not read this?
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This is a lesson in Buddhism, told through the eyes of a cat. I am completely in love with this book. Everyone should read it. Including you. Yes, you. Read it. It's lovely.
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This is a lesson in Buddhism, told through the eyes of a cat. I am completely in love with this book. Everyone should read it. Including you. Yes, you. Read it. It's lovely.
danne789's review against another edition
5.0
This book had no right being this good. It had no right to peer into my soul and speak life. This book had no right to be so engaging and insightful. It just had no right.
ancientolive's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
rachelellyn's review against another edition
5.0
A thoughtful reminder of core Buddhist principles via a delightful kitty’s life.
saskia_jnm's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Unique, special story. It has made me interested to learn more about Buddhism.