The Little Book Of Wisdom

The little book of wisdom is probably one the most concise books on personal mental health you can get.Whilst there are many books out there of the same genre,what makes this little book stand out is it's easiness to read.Although written from the perspective of a Buddhist,it does not criticise any religion or indeed asks that you believe in Buddhism,only that you are aware of just how much control you have over your own thinking & life's direction.If approached with an open mind,one can easily see the ultimate message regardless of personal beliefs.Produced in a way where it can be read as a sort of daily affirmation,I found this book to be of great help towards a better understanding of myself,my place in this world & everyone & everything around me.The self,being the one true relationship where once understood,puts most if not all things into their proper perspectives is what this book intends to do in a simple,concise way.(Each page has no more than a few sentences on varying subjects)I often find myself buying this book for many people I know & meet who seem to be at a point in their lives where they need some help with regards to their personal well being,with a suprising degree of success - ie: In some small measure it helped them compartmentalise everyday difficulties which with an unhealthy mind can become intricate & un-necessarily problematic.This book is not a magic wand,but if the teachings are applied to everyday thinking can certainly lead to a healthier frame of mind,which in the end,is what we all could do with.I would recommend the Dalai Lama's little book of wisdom to anyone even mildly intersted in promoting within themselves &/or others a healthy way of thinking & living.It has certainly helped me.

This book has been with me from a young age, and I gave it away to someone who needed it more than I did and was pleasantly surprised to find it still published in this tiny little format!To anyone that doesn't know what it is, its not a book you read from cover to cover. Instead its full of meaningful quotes that make you take a step back and contemplate your life choices and actions. It greatly helped me to become the best version of myself and continues to do so, after all, a true master is an eternal student. I highly recommend this!

Some calming words in a stressful world. You don't have to approach this from a religious stand point, it is simply soothing and can benefit ALL in addition to different calming techniques and strategies you may have. Peace.

A small volume of thoughts and quotes by The Dalai Lama. Recommended.

Good content but would have preferred a normal sized paperback format. Not too expensive though

The book's title says it all.I wasn't sure before I bought this book, but having read many of the previous reviews, I'm very glad I bought it.The chapters make it easy to go to a section that may be affecting your daily life: Spiritual Life, Self-Development, Happiness, Love & Compassion, The Inner Enemies, Moral Values, Family & Friends, Buddhism, Religion, World Peace, Global Issues, Death & Liberation.I try to remember to carry my book with me in my pocket; sometimes simply to pass the time whilst standing in a queue, waiting for an appointment, or more importantly during stressful moments I find comfort in the words and challenge to my thought processes.I hope you find this lovely little book as helpful as I have.

Purchased this book for my sister as a gift who absolutely loved it.

Very good to dip in and out of when you're on a downer or feeling disillusioned / jaded / pessimistic. Gives me a higher perspective which is sometimes needed for getting though the crap and turning a potentially crap day into a good day. Lots of little statements that just put things into perspective. Usually read on the train on the way to work - I love that it's so small, small enough to put into your bag, it doesn't take up much room but really is one of the most useful books that I own.

A collection of quotes, just as it says, and perfect for what I wanted

The book is absolutely beautiful but the packaging really sucks.. didn't expect that worst packaging,even in my nightmare

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