It's one thing to lead a focused and peaceful life in the quiet seclusion of an ashram or monastery, but what about where most of us actually live-...
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May 25, 2011
Sara
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I really, really loved this book.
Excellent portrayal of how to apply the dharma to life in the city.
The only chapter I didn't devour and agree with and find helpful was the one about Heaven/Hell - the author's view is neither exists, and he doesn't take a fully athiestic standpoint in the sense that he says God is Us and Heaven/Hell is all around us but he basically thinks death = the end, period - which I just don't believe.
Everything else was spot on, funny More...
Excellent portrayal of how to apply the dharma to life in the city.
The only chapter I didn't devour and agree with and find helpful was the one about Heaven/Hell - the author's view is neither exists, and he doesn't take a fully athiestic standpoint in the sense that he says God is Us and Heaven/Hell is all around us but he basically thinks death = the end, period - which I just don't believe.
Everything else was spot on, funny More...
Mar 14, 2011
Kristan
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I really liked this book. It spoke to me. Maybe you need to be born and raised in chaos to appreciate it...or perhaps not necessary interested in judging the authentic "buddhistness" of Jeon's voice. (which by the way I do find redundant.) :)
Jun 10, 2010
Liz
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pretty cool so far....
Update:
BOO! I actually want to give it a negative star, please. I had to quit reading before I was even half way through... Too fluffy. A Buddhist book for Christians - too many God/Christian analogies. Blah. It was promising in the beginning, but just went downhill from there... Is this un-Buddhist of me?
Update:
BOO! I actually want to give it a negative star, please. I had to quit reading before I was even half way through... Too fluffy. A Buddhist book for Christians - too many God/Christian analogies. Blah. It was promising in the beginning, but just went downhill from there... Is this un-Buddhist of me?
Jul 28, 2011
Jacqi
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I got just about nothing from this book. It's not Buddhist, contrary to what the author keeps making you want to believe. I also felt it was rather judgmental, especially towards the end and overly self righteous. I was hoping so much from this book and received just about nothing. There were two fingers worth of advice towards the beginning and the rest of the book was rather a waste of time.
Aug 24, 2007
Cherie
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A Every New Yorker should read this book--every city goer even! This book gives some terrific instruction on how to be mindful and compassionate while living in the city. A lot of times I forget about my Buddhist education and go around acting like a rude New Yorker--this book has reminded me to offer love to strangers, and be present in each and every moment. I love it!
Oct 13, 2008
Liz
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It's funny to think before there was "A New Earth", there was dharma.... this book would be great for anyone who is following the new earth guidelines, because it gives a great realistic view of how to handle quieting of the mind and living in the present in a city with all the city stuff...
Jul 31, 2007
Please don't let the name throw you off. One doesn't have to practice Buddhism to get something out of this. Anyone who can relate to the struggle of maintaining peace while living from day-to-day can benefit from reading this book.
Nov 13, 2008
Jessica
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Honestly, Arthur Jeon is an awesome author and both City Dharma and Sex, Love and Dharma haven't gotten enough media attention.
Jun 13, 2008
Robyn
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found this to be very helpful in my move from middle america. miss this book.
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