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Offerings: Buddhist Wisdom for Every Day
A book to contemplate each day, Offerings presents a deeply thoughtful collection of wisdom and knowledge from the masters of Tibetan Buddhism. Three-hundred sixty-five photographs provide an evocative new image every day--each accompanied by a choice Buddhist quote.
- GenresBuddhism
744 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2003
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About the author
Olivier Föllmi
82 books7 followersOlivier Föllmi willingly describes himself as a “world photographer”.
Profoundly impressed by the Himalayan world, he and his wife, Danielle, founded their family by adopting four Tibetan children. They have also created an educational aid association in the Himalayas : HOPE. This love story has become world renown and has received some of the most prestigious awards.
It was in developing a passion for other lands that Olivier Föllmi has become a great “traveling photographer”. This is the price in which “to have something to share, to say and to show. A perfect photo, but devoid of sense, will never equal a blurry photo with a touching message".
Each of their travels gave birth to a book with photos and texts that are a veritable ode to life and the means to share the emotion with the greatest number of people.
Profoundly impressed by the Himalayan world, he and his wife, Danielle, founded their family by adopting four Tibetan children. They have also created an educational aid association in the Himalayas : HOPE. This love story has become world renown and has received some of the most prestigious awards.
It was in developing a passion for other lands that Olivier Föllmi has become a great “traveling photographer”. This is the price in which “to have something to share, to say and to show. A perfect photo, but devoid of sense, will never equal a blurry photo with a touching message".
Each of their travels gave birth to a book with photos and texts that are a veritable ode to life and the means to share the emotion with the greatest number of people.
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June 24, 2018
I keep this open where I can read one thoughtful note each day.
February 15, 2019
This is a book by my bed and I start each day reading the offering of that day to start my day in a positive note. Love it
November 8, 2009
It just takes a moment to read the daily offering and each thought is accompanied by an amazing photograph.
January 5, 2013
"When there's a disappointment, I don't know if it's the end of the story. But it may be just the beginning of a great adventure." -Pema Chodron
August 3, 2016
beautiful quotes and incredible photographs
December 31, 2016
A wonderful book for daily meditation and inspiration. I plan on running this through again.
February 5, 2011
You can always begin again.
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