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chaosmavin's review against another edition
5.0
Really fantastic short read. I have recently been delving into positive psychology and this came up on a library book search for “positive psychology“. I have always practiced elements of Buddhism mostly in mindfulness and meditation and was delighted to see a book that on the cover seemed to be touching on both Buddhism and positive psychology. And while it is it about positive psychology in the way that I am learning it from the VIA Institute but it does talk about the rooms of analysis and buddhism mostly in relationship to meditation. It’s a great book for anyone who is interested in tapping into a positive psychological effects of practicing Buddhist Philosophy and meditation and not getting into the dogma of Buddhism as a religion.
mmazelli's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
uneasyrhetoric's review against another edition
2.0
Less accessible than his other book, Going to Pieces. A little too spiritual and a little less practical.
spygrl137's review against another edition
4.0
Among my favorite books on Buddhism. Practical and not too esoteric.
mattgroot1980's review against another edition
5.0
"Going to Pieces" was an important read for me. "Going on Being" was perhaps less transformational but more powerful and exhilarating. I could not recommend this book more.
unionmack's review against another edition
3.0
A nice memoir and explanation of why Buddhism has meant the world to this psychotherapist. Not a whole lot of original or revelatory material here, but it’s further proof of how well this ancient philosophy has stood the test of time. It’s truly uncanny how much of modern psychonalytic theory was predicted by the Buddha and his immediate acolytes. Definitely an edifying read, but it still feels like a supplemental source rather than a primary one.
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