• Buddhism for Busy People

  • By: David Michie
  • Narrated by: Nicholas Bell
  • Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (845 ratings)

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Buddhism for Busy People

By: David Michie
Narrated by: Nicholas Bell
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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.

©2008 David Michie (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing

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Thinking seem to be the problem

I keep looking for a way to think my way into a higher consciousness. I love the basic premise of Buddhist thought but stilling the mind through meditation still just escapes me.

Decent enough book, just not for me.

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A waste of money. A 10 on the "Don't Buy" scale.

The author seems to think we care about his life, as this book is not as much about buddhism and more just a creative platform for a self-centered, egotistical man wanting to talk about himself. Is that why someone would buy it? To hear a life history of the work and life of the author? I am sorry but the frustration of the feeling of being misled is dragging me away from any real buddhist ideal of peace and harmony, so I should stop this.
But, don't buy it. It will spoil your day. Pulling out endless steams of unreferenced stats and quotes is really cheap, by the way, and the second most frustrating thing about this book. Good thing I only paid $ 4.95 or I would really tell you what I think.

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Seemed more humblebragging than Buddhism

What seemed a painfully arrogant narration made for a less than ideal -for me atleast- philisophical approach to Buddhism, I could not get into this audible book.

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