Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Book of Eastern Wisdom

by Taro Gold

This book will enlighten and ennoble the reader." --Arun Gandhi, Gandhi Institute director and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi

Open Your Mind, Open Your Life encourages and uplifts readers with more than 300 inspiring guideposts based on the timeless wisdom of Eastern thought. It's filled with sage advice on opening life to its inherent joy,

* Master your past in the present, or the past will master your future.

* Instead of putting others in their place, put yourself in theirs.

* True happiness in life is found always within.

* As water carves through stone, those who persevere will win.

* Turn your face to the sun and shadows will only fall behind you. 

Open Your Mind, Open Your Life is richly illustrated with exquisite Far East-inspired patterns and original watercolor art. The book also includes profiles of great Buddhist and Eastern thinkers such as Nichiren, Lao-tzu, Confucius, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Philosophy, Self Help

101 pages, Hardcover

First published March 26, 2001

Reviews

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The size of this little book is about 3” x 4”. Very tiny, but very powerful! I bought it about 10 years ago when my eyesight was much better. Now, looking at it takes time to focus - even with my glasses. Getting older can be a pain sometimes.

I was a member of Toastmasters years ago, and I had tagged a few of the “Words of Wisdoms” in this book to read to myself before I got up to do my speeches. It helped me tremendously with my confidence! My little Life Coach in the palm of my hand!

Now I have it on my desk at work and peek at it to rejuvenate me!

Recommend for everyone!

[Haley Michelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love this little book of wisdom. I have bought so many copies over the years to give to friends and keep one close to me at all times. It's my go-to book of inspiration.

[Kathrynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a small book about the size of a deck and 1/2 of cards. Nicely displayed. Colorful pages full of short sayings.

"Patience in one moment of anger can prevent 100 days of sorrow" Chinese proverb

" Everyone fails sometimes, but no one is ever a failure." Buddhist proverb

[Izzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome little book full of Eastern Wisdom. It's a wonderful meditating partner that sooths the soul and enlightens the mind.

[Brandy Luther · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an AWESOME quote book. It is always there for me to help me out of a tight spot. Whenever I am feeling down the wisdom in this book is a great go to source to get me feeling good again!

[David Weller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening quotes that speak to your heart.

[Wholayo Angel]

Filled with treasure quotes!

[Callaloocat · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than a decade ago, someone gifted me this little book, and it has been the most thoughtful gift I ever received. The book is tiny, but the insight is worth purchasing. As a teenager, this book was my bible, especially when I felt lost, misunderstood, and defeated by life. As an adult, this book is one of my bibles; my pocket bible. I’ve since gifted many copies to other people (mostly teenagers) and hope that as they advance in life this book stays with and encourages them like it has for me.

[Philip Giangrosso · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is tiny, but mighty. I think about it often.

Being socialized in a western culture, to be reminded that there is a different way to live, the book always provided me great perspective when I would pick it up. The actual teachings themselves span a large amount of topics. But no matter what page you open you’ll read a passage and be left wondering how you can implement those words into your day to day life.

I’d recommend it to anyone.

[Frances Southwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Succinct wisdom. Beautiful.

[Deepto Chakraborty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life-changing book!

[Emily Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I were to (god forbid) not be alive to raise my hypothetical children (that I don’t have) this is a book I would want them to have.

[Johan Pelgrim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, but full of profound and thought provoking proverbs and little stories about life, love and wisdom in general.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

All is changeable, nothing is constant.

[Keily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ame estos frases, son muy sabios y los tender en mi mente siempre (:

[Jigar Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book, sparing us the dialogues and getting to the matter directly.