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David Michie
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The Dalai Lama's Cat
— published 2012 — 4 editions |
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Buddhism for Busy People: Finding Happiness in an Uncertain World
— published 2005 — 14 editions |
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Hurry Up And Meditate: Your Starter Kit For Inner Peace And Better Health
— published 2008 — 14 editions |
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The Magician of Lhasa
— published 2009 — 4 editions |
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Enlightenment to Go: Shantideva and the Power of Compassion to Transform Your Life
— published 2010 — 7 editions |
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Conflict of Interest
— published 2000 — 2 editions |
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Pure Deception
— 3 editions |
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Meditations for manic motorists: In-car relaxation techniques
— published 2011 — 7 editions |
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Expiry Date
— published 2002 — 2 editions |
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The Dalai Lama Cat
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The Dalai Lama’s Cat is a delightful tale about . . . well, the Dalai Lama’s cat. I have no idea if the Dalia Lama has a cat or not, but if he did, I have no doubt that the cat (whose point of view we follow in this story) would think just like th... " Read more of this review » |
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What a delightful and magical read! Apart from having read a couple of Paolo Coelho books, this is not a genre I know much about. But I was completely drawn into the magic of this story by Kay's beautiful writing, compelling story telling, and the intr...more |
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| Jonathan Haidt sets out to explore ancient and modern approaches to happiness, with Buddhism highlighted as one of the main 'ancient' approaches. What becomes quickly clear, however, is his ignorance of Buddhist teachings. Jonathan rejects one narrow...more | |
“I didn't know you had a cat!' she exclaimed.
I am always surprised how many people make this observation-though not all are as bold as the American in giving voice to their astonishment. Why should His Holiness not have a cat-if indeed, 'having a cat' is a correct understanding of the relationship?”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat
I am always surprised how many people make this observation-though not all are as bold as the American in giving voice to their astonishment. Why should His Holiness not have a cat-if indeed, 'having a cat' is a correct understanding of the relationship?”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat
“You know, Professor, this stray kitten and you have one very important thing in common.'
'I can't imagine,' responded the professor coolly.
'Your life is the most important thing in the world to you,' said His Holiness. 'Same for this kitten.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat
'I can't imagine,' responded the professor coolly.
'Your life is the most important thing in the world to you,' said His Holiness. 'Same for this kitten.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat
“Surely you're not saying that the life of a human and the life of an animal are of the same value?' he ventured.
'As humans we have much greater potential, of course,' His Holiness replied. 'But the way we all want very much to stay alive, the way we cling to our particular experience of consciousness-in this way human and animal are equal.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat
'As humans we have much greater potential, of course,' His Holiness replied. 'But the way we all want very much to stay alive, the way we cling to our particular experience of consciousness-in this way human and animal are equal.”
― David Michie, The Dalai Lama's Cat
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