I’m Reading: “Buddhism for Busy People” (David Michie)

Buddhism for Busy People: Finding Happiness in an Uncertain World

Author: David Michie
Category: Mind, Body & Spirit / Motivation – Self Help
ISBN: 9781741752137
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication Date: 01/06/2007
Pages:236

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, great holidays – but a small voice was telling him he wasn’t really happy. A chance remark from a naturopath sent him to his local Buddhist centre. There, he began the most important journey of his life.

In this simple, beautifully written book, David Michie opens the door to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. With wry, self-deprecating humour, 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 heart-felt 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 in an easy style.’ – Sunday Mail

 

Roger’s comments:

Buddhism, or at least the cherry-picked Western form of Buddhist thought and practice, is an increasingly popular option for the discerning 21st Century seeker who is most concerned with appearing “spiritual, but not at all religious”. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet is treated like a spiritual rock star whenever he visits otherwise very secular, modernist and post-religious nations in the West.

I thought I’d see what all the fuss was about and get the low down on what makes Buddhism and Buddhists tick.