Blistered Feet - Blissful Mind - Brossura

Tim Price

Brossura

ISBN 10: 190608517X ISBN 13: 9781906085179

Casa editrice: HeadHunter Books, 2010

Riassunto

The story of two Buddhist monks who put their faith to the test and walk across the countryside with nothing but their robes and alms bowls, refusing to touch money. With some wise and often amusing encounters they offer a glimpse into a completely different way of life. Surviving purely at the hands of strangers, welcomed, ignored and sometimes threatened, they touch upon the lives of many, and move the hearts and minds of a few. Illustrated with coloured drawings and based on very real and true experiences gathered over years of direct experience, Woven together into episodes in a young monk s life training with his teacher.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

This is the story of two monks, in the UK, who set out to walk through the countryside in the South of England. They only have their robes and alms bowls and they rely completely on the compassion and generosity of those they meet along the way. Based on real experiences, this story shows how relevant a 2,500 year old tradition can be today. One doesn't have to be particularly interested in Buddhism to enjoy reading this book, it can be enjoyed by anyone, but one cannot fail to feel empowered by the various lessons in life and humanity that reach the reader through this book. A thoroughly good read suitable for all ages I enjoyed reading this immensely --Amazon review

Blistered Feet Blissful Mind may act as an ideal key-text for teachers and students of Religious Education; each chapter would make a useful theme or accompaniment for an RE lessons, at GCSE through to degree level. The book would sit well alongside GCSE syllabuses as its exploration of Buddhism, meditation and faith is uniquely contextualised by a Buddhist monk, within the contemporary world. It could also be a beneficial learning tool for the student in further or higher education as it offers great insight, and opportunity for greater in-depth analysis, into Theravada Buddhism s actions, values and beliefs. This book should be in every school, college and university library- the living essence of Buddhism has never been explained so clearly in a modern work. --Educational review

I do not normally write reviews and this is the first one I have written on Amazon. Each of Mitch Alboms books came close as the take you on such a great journey. But for me, who is relatively new to Buddhism, this book pips my favourite; The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Each chapter is concise and only a few pages long, just enough to get the message across. The message which it highlights allowed me to put myself in their situation and question how I would react allowing for me to get immersed in to the story with clarity and imagination. I fully recommend anyone who likes Mitch Albom books or has an interest in philosophy, religion or in particular Buddhism to read it, I am sure you will not be disappointed. --Amazon review

Su questa edizione

• Editore: HeadHunter Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 190608517X
• ISBN 13: 9781906085179
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 220
• Disegnatore: Victor Lunn-Rockliffe