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annaclarimoto's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of those books I'd always known of but never actually taken the time to read. Couldn't recommend it enough!!
llynn66's review against another edition
4.0
The Buddha in Your Mirror is a quick overview of the basic tenets of Nichiren Buddhism. Much food for thought was packed into this slender volume. I actually began taking notes as I read. I am very new to the concepts of Buddhist study and I appreciate anything on the topic targeted to the layman or the uninitiated.
Although I do not conduct a formal 'practice' at this point, I am thoroughly enjoying my study of Buddhist thought. It gives me a fresh and more positive perspective. It reminds me to focus on my own behavior and thoughts rather than the actions of others and situations that are outside of my control. As a natural born cynic and sarcasm junkie, Buddhism is the first 'ism' that has persuaded me to rewire my thinking to a more positive degree.
Perhaps readers who are already well versed in Buddhism would find this particular book too elementary. Others may not be able to suspend their disbelief over the constant encouragement to begin chanting nam myoho renge kyo. But readers with an open mind about the myriad benefits of Buddhist ideas (contemplation, constructive thought, serenity and happiness and the ability of each one of us to attain that) will gain inspiration.
This book took me less than a week to read. I am in the process of finishing my notes and am eager to move on to my next Buddhist read. Thus, The Buddha in Your Mirror did succeed in furthering my interest in this discipline.
Although I do not conduct a formal 'practice' at this point, I am thoroughly enjoying my study of Buddhist thought. It gives me a fresh and more positive perspective. It reminds me to focus on my own behavior and thoughts rather than the actions of others and situations that are outside of my control. As a natural born cynic and sarcasm junkie, Buddhism is the first 'ism' that has persuaded me to rewire my thinking to a more positive degree.
Perhaps readers who are already well versed in Buddhism would find this particular book too elementary. Others may not be able to suspend their disbelief over the constant encouragement to begin chanting nam myoho renge kyo. But readers with an open mind about the myriad benefits of Buddhist ideas (contemplation, constructive thought, serenity and happiness and the ability of each one of us to attain that) will gain inspiration.
This book took me less than a week to read. I am in the process of finishing my notes and am eager to move on to my next Buddhist read. Thus, The Buddha in Your Mirror did succeed in furthering my interest in this discipline.
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