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The Art of Purring

By: David Michie
Narrated by: David Michie
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The Dalai Lama's cat is back - older, a bit wiser, and as curious as ever.

In this audiobook, the Dalai Lama sets for his lovable feline companion the task of investigating the art of purring. Whether it's the humorous insights gained from a visiting Ivy League psychology professor, the extraordinary research of a world-famous biologist, or the life-changing revelations of a mystical yogi, His Holiness's cat encounters a wealth of wisdom about happiness. And what she discovers changes the way she sees herself forever.

With a much loved - and growing - cast of characters from the local community and His Holiness's residence, as well as encounters with intriguing strangers and celebrities from far and wide, The Art of Purring will transport listeners in another unforgettable story. Along the way they will come to understand how elements of contemporary science and Buddhism converge. And, once again, they will feel the warmth of compassion and non-attachment that radiate from the heart of the Dalai Lama's teachings about our quest for enduring happiness.

©2013 David Michie (P)2016 Bolinda
Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary Biography Meditation Funny Witty Inspiring Feel-Good Cats
Delightful Storytelling • Profound Wisdom • Relaxing Narration • Gentle Life Lessons • Magical Worldbuilding

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I love this series. This book was about Buddhist teachings on happiness, as told by the Dalai Lama’s cat. I love how each book has a very meaningful and important theme for everyone. The only thing I disliked was that this one doesn’t have any meditations at the end, like the previous book did.

I love these books

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I've read all 3 of the Dalia Lama's Cat series an unknown number of time & learn something new every time. Ive learned about mindfulness, happiness, & joy. & how all of these things come from within.

A wonderful way to look at life!

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I so enjoy I’m the most profound way these books, I listen nightly while going about my before bed routine… thank you thank you

Love your books

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Beautifully read by the author, this book transforms the ordinary world into a magical place ordinarily known only by those who study the dharma and meditate. A MUST read!

HHC -A magical journey into tne world of Buddhism

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I love this series and have found all three books wonderful. This is Book 2, and continues where Book 1 left off. I adore the author's narration, although in general I don't think authors should narrate their own work. In this case, it works perfectly--I don't think anyone else could do justice to Michie's writing. (I am a bit of a sucker for the British accent, though, which might make me biased.)

The only caution I would give readers is that if you decide to listen to this series, do it in sequence, or you'll miss things you probably don't want to miss. Also, I buy and download the Kindle books and read and listen at the same time. Some books seem to lend themselves to that experience and some don't. In my opinion, these do.

I'm getting ready to listen to and/or read some of Michie's other work, like Hurry Up and Meditate, which I hope I enjoy as much as I have this series. He has a good-sized body of work, and I've just discovered he narrates some books by other authors. I'm currently studying Buddhist meditation in hopes of bettering my ability to meditate, and hope that his books will help toward this end.

Great continuation of The Dalai Lama's Cat series

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