Mountains are Mountains and Rivers are Rivers: Applying Eastern Teachings to Everyday Life

by Ilana Rabinowitz

Mountains are Mountains and Rivers are Rivers deals with such subjects as achieving peace of mind, coping with stress, accepting lifes disappointments, enhancing creativity,finding meaningful work, and improving relationships with your family members. There is also a useful dictionary of the terms, such as zazen, dharma, and sartori, used in the readings, along with concepts such as attentiveness, simplicity, and acceptance. This is an excellent and accessible guide for anyone wishing to slow down lifes frantic pace and develop a more peaceful lifestyle.

Genres: Buddhism

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Steve Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a collection of short essays by some amazing authors. It was an enjoyable, meditatively serene read from cover to cover.

[Scott Barnicle]

Fabulous collection of eclectic excerpts from a variety of books and authors on how to incorporate eastern thinking/practice into everyday life, in a practical way. Inspiring

[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

A sampler with some brilliant moments. This was my daily-launch book for about a week, and a richly-launched week that was. Alas, the chaff to wheat ratio -- not so favorable. Charlotte Joko Beck's essays ring out brassy and sharp; I was hoping to find other writings as startling as hers, but didn't. (Small point: the introductions to each section were unnecessary. As short as each chapter often is, no need to tell me about what will take me a moment to read.)

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my morning reading from the past couple of weeks. I've been engaged in mindfulness practice for a couple of years now, and I found this collection of essays wonderfully helpful and inspiring. The diversity of perspectives (Alan Watts, Robert Pirsig, Sheila Boorstein) is delightful, and each chapter gives you a fresh take on meditation/mindfulness that will enrich the practice of both beginner and experienced person.