Buddhalaista elämänviisautta

by David Crosweller, Taina Wendorf (kääntäjä)

Buddhism is a tradition that offers all individuals, regardless of religious persuasion, a way of exploring the true role and purpose of our lives as human beings. Buddhist Wisdom will enable the reader to incorporate the Buddha's greatest teachings into their daily life.
David Crosweller's collection of extracts and sayings can be used each day or at random to help face a particular issue, problem or simple uncertainty. Buddhist Wisdom includes a short Introduction offering a basic overview of the life of the Buddha and his teachings, and how Buddhism as a way of life has spread around the world. Throughout, the book is illustrated with carefully selected, mood-setting photographs that perfectly capture the atmosphere of traditional Buddhist people, their sacred places, and monuments. It concludes with a Buddhist calendar of special celebration days and festivals throughout the year.

Genres: Nonfiction

First published May 15, 2003

Reviews

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been reading Buddhist Wisdom: Daily Reflections for a year-literally. (And what a difference a year makes.) One page a day plus whatever time I needed to spend to think about what I was reading. I think the discipline alone has been good for me and I will miss this little book. There is a meme that I have seen floating around that says Buddhism is not a religion but a practice, and I rather like that idea. I will not be a Buddhist in this lifetime (and in a minute I will tell you why) but I still think there is something to learn here. One of the things this book urges is to render oneself free of attachment-I cannot do that, sorry, I am too mired in the world of the material. I have a house note to pay, for instance and a family that depends on me to provide them with a place to live. That does not mean I cannot see how attachment to material things can cause suffering. As is my custom with a book like this I will be passing it on to someone else I hope they also enjoy it.

[Rick Bavera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bite-sized snippets of Buddhist wisdom, presented as daily doses. Of course, I didn't want to take a whole year to do a read through of it. Maybe now I will use it as intended....

The quotes imparted are valuable, useful whether you are Buddhist or not.

[Nino · Rating 4 out of 5]

I stumbled upon this little pleasant surprise on the clearance shelf at Barnes and Noble.
I had to have it! I'm a huge fan of Eastern philosophy, specifically - Buddhist wisdom. Sadly, during the course of twentieth century, Buddhism has declined drastically in Asia, partly due to materialism of modern consumer culture. However for those who appreciate Eastern Wisdom, This little book is filled with short quotes and verses, that give you just enough to ponder about. Almost every single one of them is extremely to the point and useful, especially for those who are going through hard times in their lives or simply need an advice. I would say this is a perfect nightstand book - something you pick up before going to bed.(At least, that's what I personally do).

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was handy.. a very short entry for each day which provokes thought and inspiration.

[Mike Harris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book is just a bunch of short quotes from other Buddhist texts.

[Sharon E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great to keep around. Kind of like taking little nibbles of very rich piece fudge.