Tag: Buddhism
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BR294) “Turning the Mind into an Ally” Book Review
Turning the Mind into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham. 2/5 rating. 213 pages. Book #10 of 2023. Read April 15, 2023. This book is all about Tibetan Buddhist meditation. In general, I usually really love meditation books. They often provide great insight into the mind, are interesting, and help spur me back into practice. This…
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BR287) “The Art of Happiness” Book Review
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler. 3/5 rating. 286 pages. Book #3 of 2023. Read January 19, 2023. This book was written from Howard’s many interviews and talks with the Dalai Lama. Especially right now, I was hoping for some easy tips and tricks…
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BR203) “Without Ever Reaching the Summit” Book Review
Without Ever Reaching the Summit: A Journey by Paolo Cognetti. 3/5 rating. 90 pages. Book #39 of 2021. Read April 29, 2021. This is a short book about Paolo’s long journey through portions of the Himalayas. I really was expecting a lot more from this book. Overall, there just wasn’t a lot that happened. He…
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BR191) “Buddhism” Book Review
Buddhism: A Concise Introduction by Huston Smith and Philip Novak. 3/5 rating. 256 pages. Book #27 of 2021. Read April 4, 2021. This is an overview of Buddhism and its many forms. If that doesn’t necessarily sound like the most riveting book ever, you kinda got the gist. It wasn’t bad, and was interesting in…
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BR185) “The Universe in a Single Atom” Book Review
The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by The Dalai Lama. 3/5 rating. 209 pages. Book #21 of 2021. Read March 3, 2021. This book shares some of the Dalai Lama’s thoughts and views on the future of science and Buddhism and what the two areas can learn from one…
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BR84) “Siddhartha” Book Review
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. 4/5 rating. Book #9 of 2020. Read February 19, 2020. I absolutely loved this book! It is a novel telling Siddhartha (the Buddha) ‘s journey towards enlightenment. The journey takes many turns as Siddhartha originally leaves his home to become an ascetic. After becoming disillusioned with this life and his teachers,…