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Ethics for the New Millennium [Paperback]

Dalai Lama (Author)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and sincere Sep 28 2003
By Bram Janssen
Format:Paperback
Despite being a book by the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, this is not a religious work. Nor is it spiritual or a plea to act against the miserable state of Tibet. It is as void of pretence as a scientific book on ethics. Well, which is what it is: a scientific, sociologic book on ethics.

But the Dalai Lama manages to make more from it. He is teaching the reader on his subject, not by preaching or swaying, but purely by illustrating and logic. He doesn't use easy language the entire time, nor does he put everything in metaphor or make a thrilling story of it. Yet, there is something between the lines of exposition with which he manages to instil on the reader that he speaks words of wisdom and truth.

I could find only one word that describes this text accurately: convincing. This is the sort of book that, upon finishing, needs to be read again - purely out of angst that the lesson you have just received, might dissipate with time. It leaves you feeling that with a little patience and devotion, you will be a happier, warmer person.

This book needs no preaching or swaying, this book will make you stand up and act out of own impulse. And get this: it will work too.

This book gets five stars.

Bram Janssen,
The Netherlands

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5.0 out of 5 stars The tradition continues Aug 21 2003
By Gerald Davis
Format:Paperback
Simple, straight forward argument for compassion and tolerance, the christian protestant or catholic, the atheist, the jew or gentile can or rather shouldn't have any problem with this. Lovely and uplifting read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Potentially Life and World Changing Experience July 27 2003
By J. Neuenhaus
Format:Paperback
This is in the top 5 of my favorite books. The Dalai Lama masterfully articulates some of the most important principals that are set forth by the Buddhist religion into understandable everyday language. When these principals are applied to one's life the effects are dramatic and carry incredible impact. He makes a point of the fact that this life is a journey and that we must continually be mindful of these principals. He quite skillfully is able to breakdown what can sometimes seem like a hectic and empty existance into very simply understood terms. Pointing out that all humans have two main desires; to acheive happiness and avoid suffering. He goes on to give seemingly simplistic, but often overlooked guidelines in order to acheive these two main desires. He links many of these thoughts with superb logical reasoning. Empathy is a main theme and the book does a wonderfull job stressing this eternally important principle. You will not regret reading this book!
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Honestly, who's going to give the Dalai Lama less than five stars? Few people in history have been more admired or deserved more respect. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2003 by Eric P. Neff
5.0 out of 5 stars A Call to Spiritual Awakening
This book was written at the time of the change from the 20th to the 21st Century. The Dalai Lama used the change to the new Millenium as a call to ethical and spiritual... Read more
Published on Feb 19 2003 by Robin Friedman
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excellent book, peace of mind.
Published on Aug 12 2002 by Karma T Lama
4.0 out of 5 stars A call to action rather than sedate philosophical agreement
Criticism has been made that most people who most need this book won't read it because they aren't receptive to the message, and I imagine that's true. Read more
Published on July 12 2002 by Neal C. Reynolds
4.0 out of 5 stars Use the present well....
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Published on April 22 2002 by The Rev. Dr. Daniel J. G. G. Block
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical wisdom for a spiritual revolution!
Although I found this a bit slow to get going, with the opening couple of chapters surely rather obvious to most of us in the Western world these days, this is an excellent book. Read more
Published on April 6 2002 by Tim Burness
4.0 out of 5 stars Wise advice
How can we be happy in today's materialistic, competitive world? Not by amassing more wealth and possessions, according to the Dalai Lama. Read more
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