Buddhism for Busy People: Finding Happiness in a Hurried World - Softcover

Michie, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1611803675 ISBN 13: 9781611803679

Publisher: Shambhala, 2017

Synopsis

In this simple and accessible but beautifully written book, David Michie opens the door to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, and shows us how he himself first began incorporating Buddhist practices into his daily life.
What does it take to be happy? We've all asked ourselves this question at some point, but few of us have found the path to lasting fulfillment. David Michie thought he had achieved his life's goals--the high-level job, the expensive city apartment, the luxury car, the great vacations--but a small voice was telling him he wasn't really happy. A chance remark from a naturopath sent him to his local Buddhist center. There he began the most important journey of his life. In Buddhism for Busy People Michie explains how he came to understand the difference between the temporary pleasures of ordinary life and the profound sense of well-being and heartfelt serenity that comes from connecting with our inner nature.

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From the Back Cover:

What does it take to be happy? We've all asked ourselves this question at some point, but few of us have found the path to lasting fulfillment.

David Michie thought he had achieved his life's goals--the high-level job, the expensive city apartment, the luxury car, the great vacations--but a small voice was telling him he wasn't really happy. A chance remark from a naturopath sent him to his local Buddhist center. There he began the most important journey of his life.

In this simple but beautifully written book, David Michie opens the door to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. With wry, self-deprecating humor, he shows us how he began to incorporate Buddhist practices into his daily life. He explains how he came to understand the difference between the temporary pleasures of ordinary life and the profound sense of well-being and heartfelt serenity that comes from connecting with our inner nature.

Every once in a while you come across an extraordinary book with the power to change your life. Buddhism for Busy People is one such book.

"Michie demystifies the ancient teachings of Buddha, and writes about them with easy style."--Australia Sunday Mail

"...enjoyably practical advice on transforming our everyday thoughts and actions into a spiritual adventure."--Venerable Tenzin Palmo, author of Reflections on a Mountain Lake

"Michie condenses the virtues of Buddhism into a reasonably easy to navigate text that may go some way toward answering the big question, or at least provide a starting point for introspection."-Australia Herald Sun

"It is an immensely readable book filled with wry, self-deprecating humor."--Australia Post

David Michie is a corporate communications consultant, published novelist, and Buddhist practitioner. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.

About the Author:

DAVID MICHIE is a corporate communications consultant, public speaker, published novelist, and Buddhist practitioner. He lives in Perth, Australia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1611803675
• ISBN 13: 9781611803679
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256