Weekly Book Review No. 12

This book hit the bestseller lists within a very short time after its release, even though it contradicts all criteria for a top ten ranking, and stayed there for months.

It is a collection of stories by a Western Buddhist monk, has a rather inconspicuous cover, and can usually be found in the philosophy and religion section of your local bookstore.

So what is the appeal of this book? Well, it gives me a contented and soothing feeling, lets me pursue thoughts on the topics that lead to further insights, it can be wonderfully read to people of any age (rare commodity!) and sometimes even spreads a sense of wit and charm. Thus, of course, it is an ideal gift candidate.

Ajahn Brahm, an English physicist who has lived as a Buddhist monk for over 30 years and runs a monastery in Australia, bridges the gap to Buddhism in storytelling for our Western way of thinking.

With its thematic structure, it is a wonderful way to start your day and devote 5 minutes to reading before getting on with your daily routine. Nice, isn't it? You'll find stories on the following topics: Perfection, Love, Anger, Fear, Pain, Wisdom, Suffering, Letting Go, and more.

Do you like this book review or would you like to share a groundbreaking read with all Ally Vision readers? Email me at martina@ally.vision