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“I thought the introductory chapter was thought-provoking ... it made me want to keep reading. BUT ... by the third page of the "text" I was bored and disinterested. I struggled along because it was a book-club selection. But I guess I'm too much of a "Type A" personality to want so much peach and serenity. When I got to book club, no one had finished it. The person who recommended it didn't even show up for the discussion!”
F Tessa B wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A beautiful book.”
Michelle P wrote this review Thursday, July 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A good overview of many Buddhist tenets and written by a man that makes it so easy to understand”
Morrigan F wrote this review Friday, June 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Compassion-if only more could understand this & live by "compassion & love" this world could change!
Renee~Nay wrote this review Tuesday, January 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
An really wonderful read-want to learn more about being a compassionate person? How to live your life better? Then read this book-it is a great guide to do just that.”
“The Dalai Lama opens with this remark." I believe that each of us has the same potential to develop inner peace and thereby achieve happiness and joy." This book goes on to describe how despite the differences among us, we are basically the same. Our mental and emotional similarity is what is important. This advocate for peace discusses essential thoughts on karma, peace, the essential message of all religions, the desire for happiness, meditation, and wisdom. This is an excellent book.
khabira wrote this review Thursday, August 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"May the poor find wealth,
Those weak with sorrow find joy.
May the forlorn find new hope,
Constant happiness and prosperity.
May the frightened cease to be afraid,
And those bound be free.
May the weak find power,
And may their hearts join in friendship."”“An excellent book which gives the basics of practicing true Buddhism in the context of today's world. True compassion is a universal law of truth which transcends religion, faith, race, among human beings and toward all sentient beings. This book really gives an indepth view about how compassion within oneself can trasform one's life and the lives of others. It is through an open heart/mind that one can transcend ones biases and critical judgments and truely understand the commonality between all sentient beings, and it is through that understanding that one actually sees the need for compassion towards all beings regardless of their state.”
Sajanie W wrote this review Saturday, February 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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