kemunto's review
4.0
I really enjoyed reading the first half of this great book, a rundown of mindfulness and how to practice. Interesting how similar it is to African animism.
micklz24's review
4.0
I read this book because I wanted a deeper look into the Five Mindfulness Trainings so I can better practice them in my own life - and this was super helpful in expounding on them more. For that reason I’ll likely return to this book again and again. I prefer Pema Chodron’s writing style to Thich Nhat Hanh - his feels a little less accesible - but overall this was a good read. I also enjoyed his discussion of ethics and think he does a good job of presenting Buddhist concepts in a way that is relatable and helpful to people of all faiths, belief systems, etc. My only “complaint” so to speak is just that reading this requires more focus than some other books i’ve read on these topics because of the way it’s written.
journey_keeper's review
5.0
A very good beginners/basic book, although it is a little repetitive towards the end. And if you have been meditating or doing something similar for a while, this will probably not be a very enlightening book.
But it reads easy and is a very good starting point.
But it reads easy and is a very good starting point.
aiona's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
So full of insight, I had so many bookmarks and highlights in this book.
tallestbruce's review
4.0
A quick read. I valued most the section which compares Buddhism with other religions and ethics and ways of thinking.
ewbanh's review against another edition
5.0
Great little book. Interesting material presented engagingly and simply.
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