Bir Köpeğin Budist Olma Arayışı

by Gary Heads

“FARKINDALIK, SONUNDA SADECE KİM OLDUĞUNUZU KEŞFEDEBİLECEĞİNİZ AMANSIZ BİR YOLCULUKTUR.” - JON KABAT-ZINN Kendini Buda’nın öğretilerine adamış olan sahibinin izinden gitmeye kararlı bir İngiliz springer spaniel, üvey kız kardeşiyle birlikte bir aydınlanma yolculuğuna çıkar. Spaniel kardeşler, meditasyonun sırlarına ve antikçağ felsefesinin erdemine vâkıf olabilmek için bilgelerin kitaplarından yardım alırlar. İkili, bu aydınlanma yolunda ilerlerken sadece kendi perspektiflerini değil, aynı zamanda etraflarındaki insanların hayatlarını da değiştirirler. Çıktıkları yolculuk zor olsa da, üvey kız kardeşin kötü esprileri ve spaniel kültürüne dahil olma isteği sayesinde tüm güçlüklere göğüs gererler. Bir Köpeğin Budist Olma Arayışı dünyada yaşayan tüm varlıkların arasındaki bağları öne çıkaran, aynı zamanda mizah ve anlam dolu bir masaldır.

192 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2024

About the author

Gary Heads is a British novelist whose work has been translated into multiple languages and enjoyed international success. His Enlightened Spaniel Trilogy has appeared on bestseller lists around the world, captivating readers with its unique blend of storytelling, spirituality, and a deep connection to the natural world. Animals, especially dogs and cats, are ever-present in his writing, often guiding the heart of his narratives.

Gary holds an MSc in Mindfulness and has spent much of his adult life practising and teaching meditation. His first book, Living Mindfully: Discovering Authenticity through Mindfulness and Coaching, was published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2017 and reflects his long-standing commitment to personal growth and self-awareness.

In 2019, his interest in Buddhism and his love of springer spaniels inspired A Dog’s Quest to Be a Buddhist. Its success led to two further novels in the series: The Cat with One Life Left (2020) and The Stone of Truth (2021), completing what would become a beloved trilogy.

Gary lives in County Durham in North East England, where he continues to write and explore themes of mindfulness, nature, and the human–animal connection.

My latest book A Gift for a Curious Mind will be published in the near future.

I continue to live in North East England and take my inspiration from the stunning landscapes and wildlife that bless the area. There is always a story hidden in the present moment – if you pay attention.