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The best-selling introduction to Buddhism. 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.

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.

Please note: new audio was uploaded for this product on June 4th 2019 - additional meditations are now included at the end of the audiobook.

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Simple, concise and clear. Fantastic narrations which were very helpful indeed.
You could not get lost or confused in this audio book, everything interconnects perfectly.
Felt like I was having coffee whilst taking to a great friend.
I felt the heart in the audio book and really felt as though the narrator sought a deep and meaningful connection with his listeners.
A very smooth listen, the best part was that it didn't feel like a lecture.

Simple, concise and clear

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An engaging book that provides a reasonable introduction to the practice of spiritual development and meditation associated with Buddhism. It's interesting that many sources describe Buddhism as a religion and yet on further reading I've found it is explained as non-religious - more a practice of personal spiritual development where one strives for deep insight into life, using meditation, a lot - and does not involve worshiping any Gods or Deities. In this book the author describes how practicing Buddhism can sit alongside any religion, or no religion, which personally appeals to me, not being religious at all, yet feeling a deep need to develop spiritually.

Although I enjoyed learning from this book, I didn't feel I gained the depth of understanding I would like. There's also a bit too much about the author's cut and thrust, high power, well paid job which I understood for setting the scene early on but when he keeps returning to this and how successful he's been in his career, how stressful it was even though he was being paid ridiculously well... I found it interrupted the flow of getting into a gentler, calmer pace as it made me suddenly focus on the pressures of my own job! Not what I wanted from this at all as part of the reason I'm doing this is to help me manage my own work related stresses and anxiety!

This book is okay as an introduction, if you know nothing about Buddhism or meditation. The narration is good and the style of writing very accessible. I listened to the whole book over a couple of days and will happily revist it. But my journey will now continue, to try and find a book that delves deeper.

Okay as an introduction to Buddhism

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Full of insight and wisdom, this book has already changed me in ways I did not expect. I am more mindful and even calmer in the face of adversity than I was before I began this journey. I set out now to find a traditional teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. I wish you all peace and happiness or your journeys.

A beautiful reading

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This is truly a book written from the heart with amazing insights into the basics of Buddhism. Whilst it is simply written in easy to understand language, the message is clearly profound. Highly recommended read for anyone choosing the path towards enlightenment. Loved it!

Truly a book from the heart...

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An easy to follow and comprehensive introduction to buddhism, recommend it to anyone interested in the discipline of calming ones mind in order to enjoy a more lasting experience of peace in daily life

Excellent and comprehensive audiobook

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