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American Buddhist teacher Boorstein has crafted a series of accessible lessons about engaging in the Buddhist way of life. With graceful humor, Boorstein teaches the insights of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism by drawing on examples from her own pilgrimage toward the mindfulness wrought by Buddhist practice. A fine introduction to Buddhism cast in the language of everyday experience. Highly recommended.
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"Endearingly personal wisdom in doses that slide right into the heart." -- Jon Zabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are

"This book is filled with delightfully wise and simple teachings." -- Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

"This is without a doubt the most accessible and down-to-earth introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism available. It is a delight to read." -- San Francisco Chronicle

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4.0 out of 5 stars And it doesn't get much easier than this!, Mar 9 2004

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"janikozlowski" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It's Easier Than You Think (Paperback)

If you are interested in exploring the primary teachings of Buddhism, and you don't want to get scared away, then this is the book for you! It's easy to imagine Ms. Boorstein, going about her day, and thinking about life in the spiritual context. She is very approachable, very "real", and in a series of short chapters, she is able to impart some of the truths that makes the study of Buddhism so wonderful. I chose 4 instead of 5 stars, because there is a bit of the "self-help" stuff going on here, that just wasn't particularly what I was looking for. The writing is right on though, and it is an easy read extraordinaire. This was my first Boorstein book, and I will definitely look for another. So that's the final verdict, don't you think?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable introduction to Buddhisim, Nov 29 2003

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Blaine Greenfield "eclectic reader" (Belle Meade, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It's Easier Than You Think (Paperback)

I'm not "into" Buddhism, per se, but what I've read about the
subject has piqued my interest . . . so did IT'S EASIER THAN YOU
THINK by Slyvia Boorstein, subtitled "The
Buddhist Way to Happiness."

It presents a very readable introduction to the basic tenets of
Buddhism . . . the author's use of stories from everyday
experience greatly help to demystify basic teachings and
make them easily comprehensible.

Boorstein--also a practicing psychotherapist--has done a
masterful job of putting together a guide that is full of
humor, memorable insight and perhaps most importantly, love.

There were several memorable passages; among them:
Going through changes was what Alta was very good at, and, in that
ability, she was my role model. We became good friends and spent
many rainy winter days in her sewing room making clothing, usually
for me. I would talk about my family, and she would talk about
hers-the kind of conversations women have when they sew together.

I was often relieved to see that what I was fretting over as a problem
didn't appear to her to be a big deal, and I noticed she could tell me
about a difficulty in her family that seemed to me to be huge while
she kept right on sewing, not missing a stitch. I knew she was sad, but
she appeared at ease. "Aren't you upset?" I would ask. "I've done
all I could about it," she would say, "so there is no point in being upset."

Here is an exercise in advance Right Speech. Starting tomorrow when you
wake up, don't gossip. See what happens if you just give up making
comments about anyone not present. Listen carefully to the voice in your
mind as it is getting ready to make a comment, and think to yourself, "Why
am I saying this?" Awareness of intention is the best clue for knowing
whether the remark you are about to make is Right Speech. Is your
intention wholesome, a desire to help? Or to show off? Or to denigrate?

I have become more passionate, not less. When I am delighted, which
is often, I am ecstatic. When I am sad, I cry easily. Nothing is a big deal.
It's whatever it is, and then it's something else.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Feel-good reading, Oct 27 2003

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Tory Anderson "Tory" (Avondale, AZ) - See all my reviews

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This book is amazing. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to have a great day, every day. The book flows well and reads easy. It is not complicated. I was nervous because I was interested in learning about Buddhist thinking, but was not ready for pure philosophy. This book really makes you think about what is important in life. I loved this book and have lent it to many who have also enjoyed it.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Does not help to understand Buddhism
Althought the second part of the title of the book is " The Buddhist way to happiness" the book is completelly devoted to the author's life and experience... Read more

Published on Aug 22 2003 by P. Pereira

5.0 out of 5 stars A real Gem.
All I want to say is I love this book. I will read it again and again. I also plan on buying copies for friends

Published on Jun 20 2003 by Jennie