The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism

Name: The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
ISBN: 9781501223617

Author: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman, Renuka Singh

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 1 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Published: 06/01/2015

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Buddhism, Philosophy, Buddhist Philosophy, Body, Mind, & Spirit

Synopsis

This little audiobook contains the core teaching on Buddhism by the Dalai Lama. It includes thought-provoking quotations about the importance of love and compassion, and the need for individual responsibility, fuses ancient wisdom with an awareness of the problems of everyday life.In addition to containing the essence of Buddhism, this audiobook offers practical wisdom for daily life. The goal of this small gift audiobook is to improve the listener's state of mind and to discover the deep peace that exists within.Here are pithy reflections on the need to rid oneself of preoccupations with mundane concerns and to find refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

About His Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan People. He has written a number of books on Buddhism and philosophy and has received many international awards, including the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on February 08, 2018

"Laziness will stop your progress in your spiritual practice" I find so much truth in this statement, as with many others in this little book. Laziness can come in many forms. A lack of attention, a lack of physical exercise and a total lack of effort are all prime examples. I find exercise medita......more

Goodreads review by Marta on July 14, 2017

This small book was a stocking stuffer for Christmas. Pretty and quick to read. It has some great insights but most of the quotes seem out of context, using terminology that needs explanation. The glossary at the end attempts explanation but it only succeeds as an incomprehensible, awkward info dump......more

Goodreads review by Kati on May 31, 2020

Overall, quite an interesting collection of quotes, though mainly meant for people who already know something about Buddhism, at least the very basics. But I felt that some of the quotes about love kind of contradicted each other, though that might be the translation's fault.......more

Goodreads review by Sivaprasad on June 15, 2017

This one's just okay. Collection of many Buddhist quotes by Dalai Lama. It's good for the ones who are really deep into Buddhism and Buddhist way of life.......more

Goodreads review by Surya on October 04, 2018

Quick to read. Easy to understand. Soothing and relaxing with lots of insight that could be implemented to make life easy and happy.......more