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1001 Pearls of Buddhist Wisdom

NOTE: THIS TITLE WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE 15TH SEPTEMBER 2006 Paperback, Publishing 15th September 2006 ISBN 1844832899 RRP £7.99 plus p&p - price from The Buddhist Society £5.99 (£7.33 including p&p)

This inspiring collection of the most important and best-loved insights of Buddhist practice was specially selected by the Buddhist Society to set us on the spiritual path of peace and happiness.

Buddhism has influenced Western thinking like no other Eastern religion, and even people who have no interest in adopting it wholeheartedly, acknowledge the wisdom of its philosophical insights.

1001 PEARLS OF BUDDHIST WISDOM is an inspiring collection of the wisest, most enlightening and most comforting Buddhist thought, drawn from the various schools within this ancient spiritual tradition. Covering basic themes with universal relevance - such as, how to be happy, good and bad karma, how to deal with stress and anxiety, the beauty of nature, the importance of empathy, how to meditate successfully, and the joy to be found in service to others.

Part one examines the life of the Buddha, his place in history and his teachings. Part two illustrates Buddhist thought with quotes - the wealth of quotations comes from teachers, thinkers and gurus through the ages and across the world, from the Buddha himself to Arthur Schopenhauer and other (not necessarily Buddhist) thinkers of the European tradition, as well as leading Buddhists of today such as the 14th Dalai Lama. Part three demonstrates how the Buddha is all around us and how we can embrace that into our lives.

Full of accessible Eastern wisdom, this is a book to explore in a spirit of joyous, hopeful adventure - there is so much here to inspire, instruct, and help you find the road to inner peace and happiness ... and even, perhaps, nirvana.

• A wonderful collection selected by the Buddhist Society.

• This is Buddhist wisdom, with insights and inspiration for all aspects of living in the West today.

• Includes clear and accessible summaries of the most important Buddhist concepts.

• Superbly illustrated, with freshly commissioned 4-colour artworks.

• The most memorable Buddhist sayings - to reflect on and appreciate for their truth and beauty