Buddhism for Busy People

By: David Michie

Narrated by: Nicholas Bell

Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Great Introduction

This is a great introduction to the Buddhist philosophy. Explanation with personal stories, and a guide to help you start meditating.

Joe from New Jersey

Would you listen to Buddhism for Busy People again? Why?

Yes. So much condensed information. More to learn from each listen.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Buddhism for Busy People?

How a 2,600 old philosophy is still so meaningful and helpful.

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

No. He was great!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

N/A

Any additional comments?

A great primer for Buddhist philosophy. A great very helpful book for everyday and life problems.

Quite helpful in understanding Buddhism basics

This book gave me a deeper understanding of karma. It also it also taught me about some of the foundational ideas in Buddhism. This book had helped spark a desire to learn much more about Buddhism.

Good listen, just not what I was looking for.

Introduction to the need for mindfulness and briefly, introduction to Tibet buddhism. I was looking for more information and instruction on meditation and achieving mindfulness. Only a few examples were provided.

Increased my curiosity

What did you love best about Buddhism for Busy People?

Explain some basics and help to preview the benefits.But still far to help your enlightening or transcendence.

Any additional comments?

Thank you Nicholas. Just my humble opinion.

Great for beginners and experienced alike

I got this book thinking that I would learn some quick meditations I could use throughout the day and some insight into being more present in the moment. I received much more than this. I learned not only some simple meditations and how to do them throughout the day. I also learned more about Buddhism than had been explained to me at any point in time. Here I learned that Buddhism doesn’t provide us with the ultimate divinity to make things better for us. Instead it provides us with the mental software to make things better for ourselves and others. I can also see why after finishing this book that Buddhism has been called the best free psychotherapy because it teaches empowerment. It is/may be the ultimate self development program. Through Buddhism we learn external events can’t make you happy. Remember Buddhism doesn’t like blind faith. If it doesn't work for you then find something that does. I was reminded why so many people don't like meditation and why my teacher kept telling people they had to practice more than 20 minutes a week. See
meditation is like learning to play the piano you have to own it to learn it. Consistency is key is the key to learn anything.

Buddhism explains what Albert Einstein meant when he said, 'Reality is an illusion all be it a persistent one.'

I like this book and will look at more of his books on meditation.

Good introduction

This is a nice introduction to basic concepts of Buddhism but if you are looking for more than that you might want to look for something else.

What I got out of this book

I enjoyed this book. I learned that we are all dependent arisings - like water in a wave. Karma is a result of what we think, feel, act, cause & affect. Do good things, they come back to you. Buddhists believe it moves from life time to life time. As a Christian I'm not so sure about that. But I do believe that you can meditate on mindfulness and think about how to cultivate compassion and generosity to make yourself a better person and help others in the process.

perdictable

Would you consider the audio edition of Buddhism for Busy People to be better than the print version?

For once, here is an author who can do a good job reading his own book.
Much of the content was predictable, but I still learned -- or reaffirmed -- the main lesson.

Beginning Buddhism

Great place to start for beginning Buddhism practices and meditation methods. Enjoyed it very much.