Opening the Door of Your Heart

And Other Buddhist Tales of Happiness

By: Ajahn Brahm

Narrated by: Francis Greenslade

Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Here are modern tales of happiness, compassion and love that will both enlighten and entertain. During his wanderings and work over the last 30 years as a Buddhist monk, Ajahn Brahm has gathered many poignant, funny and profound stories. While traditional Buddhist philosophy is at the heart of this collection, these thoughtful stories are written like playful parables, which are used to launch into a deeper exploration of subjects such as mindfulness, suffering, forgiveness, hope, wisdom, and unconditional love. Told with wit and good humor, they reveal moments of compassion in the lives of ordinary people and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha's teachings.

©2004 Ajahn Brahm (P)2009 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

SIMPLE, FUNNY, BUT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

If you could sum up Opening the Door of Your Heart in three words, what would they be?

SUPER, FANTASTIC, GREAT

What was one of the most memorable moments of Opening the Door of Your Heart?

Great teaching made light & effective. it never fails to put a smile on my face when ever I was listening to it.

Fantastic book

Lovely collection of stories that have lots of direct application in life. Highly recommend this. As a novice to Buddhism this is far better an introduction than any theoretical or technical book on the buddas texts

Be mindful of the door to your heart

Buddhist stories on happiness that are great for people of any or now faith. Favorite was the three questions of what is important in life: 1. when is most important time? Now, 2. Who is most important person in the world? The person with you, 3. What should we do? Care. Pretty much defines the philosophy of mindfulness in three questions.

Well worth your time.

Wisdom packaged in useful suggestions. I was surprised to find that the insights offered in this book were original and memorable. Even though this is a short book, it is worth it if you like Buddhist philosophy.

What a delight!

I listened to "Opening the Door to Your Heart" today, while driving to and from a meeting some hours away. What a delightful book!
I thoroughly enjoy teaching tales, and found myself laughing aloud, nodding in agreement, deeply touched, surprised and even with tears in my eyes a couple of times.
I will certainly be listening to this book again, and will look for more of Ajahn Brahm's works.
The narration was done well.

Good perspective on life

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - a good way to look at issues in life.

Have you listened to any of Francis Greenslade’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

What did you learn from Opening the Door of Your Heart that you would use in your daily life?

A more positive way to approach to life.

Enjoyable to Listen and Great Sense of Humor

Definitely recommend this book. Very easy to listen too and to follow. It is not too big, and goes to the point. Ajahn Brahm is very funny and positive with his stories. Definitely brightens up your day. The reader does an amazing job. I usually listen to Ajahn Brahm videos on youtube and the reader talks in a very similar manner. Great impersonation.

insightful, funny, and educational

I loved this book. The stories are wonderful. I learned a lot about myself and others, where behaviors attitudes and feelings come from and what to do to be happier. I would recommend this book to everyone, and it was a delight to listen to!

Calming wisdom

I feel uplifted and very grateful for having access to such gifted teachers as Ajahn Brahm.

the voice is so calming and at same time not boring.

I like it all and wished the stories did not end. I find listening to stories is easier for me than reading .thank you.