Book Review: How to Practice The Way to a Meaningful Life
This book is a good read on the way to a meaningful life. It has daily exercises to achieve and maintain a meaningful life. According to the Dalai Lama this is accomplished through morality, concentrated meditation, and finally wisdom. Of course, since this book goes through the path of the Buddhist it may feel strange, awkward, or different. To be honest, it is. It may be difficult at times but change is always difficult because it is going against what you have always known. Stay with it and you will flourish with amazing results.
The main principle of Buddhist morality is to help others and, if that is not possible, at least to do no harm.
As the Dalai Lama says, “True change is within; leave the outside as it is. Spiritual practice is not about externals—food, clothes, or the like. Spiritual practice takes place in our hearts, in our minds. If your behavior truly reflects an improved mind and heart, that is fine. However, if you are just making a show of your spiritual accomplishments in order to get money, for example, that is hypocrisy.”
There are many things that can be taken from this book without converting to Buddhism. Exercises in this book can be put into practice in everyone’s daily life.
The lessons I have learned from this reading has helped me grow spiritually, mentally, and physically. I am glad that I took the time to read this book. If you want to make any improvements in your life you should read this good book. It will change your life too.
Peace, Love, and Happiness to you all.
Pardeep
Really nice review, thanks!
Frank
Your welcome. And thanks for the comment.
utesmile
Thanks for that Frank, this book the sort I love. I shall read it too, it sound great!
Frank
You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.