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The Dalai Lama's cat is back - older, a bit wiser and as curious as
ever. "What makes you purr? Of all the questions in the world, this
is the most important... Because no matter whether you are a
playful kitten or sedentary senior, whether you're a scrawny alley
Tom, or sleek-coated uptown girl, whatever your circumstances you
just want to be happy. Not the kind of happy that comes and goes
like a can of flaked tuna, but an enduring happiness. The deep down
happiness that makes you purr from the heart." In this book, the
Dalai Lama sets for his lovable feline companion the task of
investigating The Art of Purring. Whether it's the humorous
insights gained from a visiting Ivy League Psychology Professor,
the extraordinary research of a world-famous biologist, or the
life-changing revelations of a mystical yogi, His Holiness's Cat
encounters a wealth of wisdom about happiness. And what she
discovers changes the way she sees herself forever. With a much
loved - and growing - cast of characters from the local community
and His Holiness's residence, as well as encounters with intriguing
strangers and celebrities from far and wide, The Art of Purring
will transport readers in another unforgettable story. Along the
way they will come to understand how elements of contemporary
science and Buddhism converge. And, once again, they will feel the
warmth of compassion and non-attachment that radiate from the heart
of the Dalai Lama's teachings about our quest for enduring
happiness.
Essential reading for those seeking life-changing psychological
tools and transcendent wisdom, "Enlightenment to Go" provides a
lively and accessible introduction to the 'best of' Shantideva.
With warmth, humor, and stories of his own experiences, author
David Michie shows how modern psychological science confirms
Shantideva's insights, and he explores powerful antidotes to
contemporary problems, including stress, anxiety, and depression.
Whether you are a newcomer to Buddhism or a seasoned practitioner,
"Enlightenment to Go" offers a glimpse of a radiantly different
reality right here in your busy life.
"Oh! How adorable! I didn't know you had a car!' she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation. Why should His Holiness not have a cat? 'If only she could speak,' continued the actress. I'm sure she'd have such wisdom to share.' And so the seed was planted ...
I began to think that perhaps the time has come for me to write a book of my own-a book that would convey some of the wisdom I've learned sitting not at the feet of the Dalai Lama but even closer, on his lap. A book that would tell my own tale ...how I was rescued from a fate too grisly to contemplate to become the constant companion of a man who is not only own of the world's greatest spiritual leaders and a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate but also a dab hand with a can opener.'
Starving and pitiful, a mud-smeared kitten is rescued from the slums of New Delhi and transported to a life she could have never imagined. In a beautiful sanctuary overlooking the snow-capped Himalayas, she begins her new life as the Dalai Lama's cat.
Warmhearted, irreverent and wise, this cat of many names opens a window to the inner sanctum of life in Dharamsala. A tiny spy observing the constant flow of private meetings between His Holiness and everyone from Hollywood celebrities to philanthropists to self-help authors, the Dalai Lama's cat provides us with
insights on how to find happiness and meaning in a busy, materialistic world. Her story will put a smile on the face of anyone who has been blessed by the kneading paws and bountiful purring of a cat.
'In the months that followed I watched His Holiness working on a
new book... I began to think that perhaps the time had come for me
to turn my paws to a book of my own . . . one that tells my own
tale . . . How I was rescued from a fate too grisly to contemplate,
to become constant companion to a man who is not only one of the
world's greatest spiritual leaders and a Nobel Peace Prize
laureate, but who is also a dab hand with the can opener.' Not so
much fly-on-the-wall as cat-on-the-sill, this is the warm-hearted
tale of a small kitten rescued from the slums of New Delhi who
finds herself in a beautiful sanctuary with sweeping views of the
snow-capped Himalayas. In her exotic new home, the Dalai Lama's cat
encounters Hollywood stars, Buddhist masters, Ivy-league
professors, famous philanthropists, and a host of other people who
come visiting His Holiness. Each encounter offers a fresh insight
into finding happiness and meaning in the midst of a life of
busy-ness and challenge. Drawing us into her world with her
adorable but all-too-flawed personality, the Dalai Lama's cat
discovers how instead of trying to change the world, changing the
way we experience the world is the key to true contentment.
Featuring a delightful cast of characters, timeless Buddhist
wisdom, and His Holiness's compassion pervading every chapter, The
Dalai Lama's Cat is simply enchanting.
Mindfulness practice can help you reduce stress, improve
performance, manage pain and increase wellbeing. These are the
reasons why elite athletes, performing artists and business leaders
are taking up the practice, and why it is being introduced into the
world's most successful companies, banks, business schools - even
the US Army. David Michie introduces mindfulness practice and
offers innovative solutions to common obstacles. Drawing on ancient
Buddhist teachings and contemporary science, he also takes us
beyond 'mindfulness lite,' offering lucid instructions on how to
experience the pristine nature of one's own consciousness directly
- an encounter that is truly life-changing. Written with warmth and
good humour, Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate is the
ultimate guide to self-discovery. It will make chocolate taste
better too!
Take a peek inside the mind of a delightfully imperfect creature on
the path to enlightenment. In the latest instalment of the Dalai
Lama's Cat series, readers escape to the enchanting and exotic
world of the Dalai Lama's monastery in the Himalayas. His
Holiness's Cat (HHC) is on a mission: to think less, to experience
more, to live in the moment. She soon learns the proper phrase for
this: being mindful, or, a concept better known to her as the power
of meow. What ensues is a journey to discover her own true nature,
to gain a deeper understanding of her mind and to experience life's
greatest joy - the here and now. By accompanying HHC on her
journey, you will learn new ways to relate to your own mind:
slowing down, finding peace and abiding in the boundless radiance
and benevolence that is your own true nature.
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