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Wisdom: 365 Thoughts from Indian Masters
A work of humanity on a universal scale, a work of reconciliation between nature and culture, Indian Wisdom celebrates those who live in harmony with the forces of earth and sky, who aspire to nirvana-the highest level of heart-, body-, and mind-consciousness. This remarkable book by Danielle and Olivier Föllmi, authors of 15 previous books on Buddhism, presents the wise words of a great master, philosopher, or poet for every day of the year, accompanied by Olivier's beautiful, moving photographs of Indian people and places. The effect is transformative, awakening our senses and preparing our souls to receive these simple yet profound teachings.
Contemporary specialists on Indian culture have contributed to Indian Wisdom, which draws on such ancient yet timeless sources as poems by Rabindranath Tagore and Krishnamurti; the longest epic in world literature, the Mahabharata; and the most significant of the Hindu sacred writings, the Vedas. A treasure in both content and form, this inspirational book artfully conveys the essence of India. AUTHOR Danielle and Olivier Föllmi have written 15 books about Buddhism, including Abrams' Buddhist Himalayas. They are the official photographers of the Dalai Lama and recipients of the World Press award. The Föllmis divide their time between the Alps and the Himalayas.
Contemporary specialists on Indian culture have contributed to Indian Wisdom, which draws on such ancient yet timeless sources as poems by Rabindranath Tagore and Krishnamurti; the longest epic in world literature, the Mahabharata; and the most significant of the Hindu sacred writings, the Vedas. A treasure in both content and form, this inspirational book artfully conveys the essence of India. AUTHOR Danielle and Olivier Föllmi have written 15 books about Buddhism, including Abrams' Buddhist Himalayas. They are the official photographers of the Dalai Lama and recipients of the World Press award. The Föllmis divide their time between the Alps and the Himalayas.
744 pages, Hardcover
First published October 5, 2004
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October 31, 2023
This book is filled with some of humankind's most powerful ideas, accompanied by strikingly beautiful pictures of daily life in India. I intended to read it "cover-to-cover", but that is the wrong approach, so I have to recommend following the book's opening invitation to simply read one quote (and enjoy its accompanied picture) each day as a morning or evening devotion. There is simply so much to absorb - each quote should be mediated on.
August 20, 2008
"To love is to understand and feel the othr person is diffrent."
-Swami Prajnampad-
This what I love about this book. Each day there is a quote to reflect on coupled with BEAUTIFUL photographs from India. It is a celebration of all life is.... a celebration of the paradise (with all it's thorns) we live in each day!
"Live your life. That is to say, where you are, with what you are, and with who you are.... Accept the situation in which you find yourself and try, at the same time, to adapt to it. You cannot escape from it.
-Swami Prajnampad-
PEACE
-Swami Prajnampad-
This what I love about this book. Each day there is a quote to reflect on coupled with BEAUTIFUL photographs from India. It is a celebration of all life is.... a celebration of the paradise (with all it's thorns) we live in each day!
"Live your life. That is to say, where you are, with what you are, and with who you are.... Accept the situation in which you find yourself and try, at the same time, to adapt to it. You cannot escape from it.
-Swami Prajnampad-
PEACE
June 23, 2008
It's cool to have a book that lasts an entire year :) and it's nice to wake up and know that you'll learn a little ancient wisdom.
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