mellochild - reviewed on 12/21/2012 + 19 more book reviews

I love listening to the Buddhist monk Ajahn Brahm's talks online when I have some quiet time. Mixing a decidedly British sense of humor and irreverence with an East Asian sense of peace and lovingkindness, he helps me to navigate life's difficulties using mindfulness and empathy.

This book is more or less a "greatest hits" collection of the jokes and parables that he tells. ...While it was wonderful to get the stories in print, in this case, the "movie" really is better than the book. Check him out on youtube to witness firsthand the joy, humor, compassion, understanding and wisdom that radiate from him. Once you've heard him speak, the book isn't quite enough.

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