Wisdom of the East (Wisdom of the East)

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Summary: A reader new to the Eastern philosophy
Review: A great daily reader to keep by your bedside and dip into at the beginning or end of the day -- short pieces which focus on individual experiences of Eastern teachings. Contributors are contemporary, ranging from the Dalai Lama to scholars, experts, spiritual leaders, and indvidual practitioners. Funny, plain-spoken, or intense, these prose poems guide the reader to a deep awareness of the transcendent moments in ordinary life. I don't usually like "modern spirituality" books but this one holds my attention with its terse invitation to life lived in consciousness and compassion.

Rating:
Summary: Highly recommended!
Review: A great daily reader to keep by your bedside and dip into at the beginning or end of the day -- short pieces which focus on individual experiences of Eastern teachings. Contributors are contemporary, ranging from the Dalai Lama to scholars, experts, spiritual leaders, and indvidual practitioners. Funny, plain-spoken, or intense, these prose poems guide the reader to a deep awareness of the transcendent moments in ordinary life. I don't usually like "modern spirituality" books but this one holds my attention with its terse invitation to life lived in consciousness and compassion.

Rating:
Summary: A reader new to the Eastern philosophy
Review: Highly recommended reading, inspirational, insightful, instructional, spiritual and wise. This book is wonderful for those, like myself, who are not familiar with the Asian spiritual philosophy, religion and traditions. Your guides are the authors of each short story, giving a glimpse into how their own lives have been changed by believing in this extraordinary way of life. This book breaks down lifes complications (which we create) into a beautiful simplicity and I found myself being calmed by the reading experience. I really connected with this book and pick it up often just to re-connect with this peaceful perspective on life and living it. Stories of compassion, inspiration and love, well said.