Book Recommendations Needed: Self-Improvement Books With Buddhist Perspectives - GoFuckYourself.com

hershie · 11-22-2006, 04:39 PM

Just read a book called The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and I am very interested in other related books of fables...that discuss Buddhist principles of self-improvement.

What should I check out?

hershie · 11-22-2006, 09:09 PM

Even books like The Alchemist or Siddhartha would be appreciated.

Bruno · 11-22-2006, 09:21 PM

well...

a few interesting ones you could enjoy - might not be exacly buddhist but hey!

Tao te Ching - from Lao Tse

"The Doctrine of Budha" - Siddharta Gautama

also read a couple oriental books that you could enjoy:

Hagakure - Yamamoto Tsunemoto (about the samurais)

Kodo - Ancient Ways - from Kensho Furuya (about marcial arts and the character of the true martial artist)

Check em out and let me know if you like them!

Cheers,

Bruno Dickman

Halcyon · 11-22-2006, 09:27 PM

it's not buddhist, but I recommend "The Power of Now."

re-reading your post, you are looking for parables. hmm. Maybe "Illusions" or "jonathon livingston seagull" by Richard Bach.

I'd be intersted as well. I prefer stories (like "peacefull warrior" or "celestine prophesy") to non-fiction self help books.

"One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" is also good.

hershie · 11-22-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

it's not buddhist, but I recommend "The Power of Now."

re-reading your post, you are looking for parables. hmm. Maybe "Illusions" or "jonathon livingston seagull" by Richard Bach.

I'd be intersted as well. I prefer stories (like "peacefull warrior" or "celestine prophesy") to non-fiction self help books.

"One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" is also good.

Yes, sorry I did mean parables and the like rather than non-fiction motivational stuff like Covey's Seven Habits... Preferably ones that are inspired by Buddhist principles. Thanks for the recommendations.

hershie · 11-22-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruno

well...

a few interesting ones you could enjoy - might not be exacly buddhist but hey!

Tao te Ching - from Lao Tse

"The Doctrine of Budha" - Siddharta Gautama

also read a couple oriental books that you could enjoy:

Hagakure - Yamamoto Tsunemoto (about the samurais)

Kodo - Ancient Ways - from Kensho Furuya (about marcial arts and the character of the true martial artist)

Check em out and let me know if you like them!

Cheers,

Bruno Dickman

Hi Bruno, long time no speak and thanks so much for those suggestions; appreciated.

hershie · 11-23-2006, 06:42 AM

Bump for more recommended books.

TurboAngel · 11-23-2006, 06:45 AM

Hey hun, I haven't seen you around in forever! Please don't stay away like that anymore.

Bruno · 11-23-2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hershie

Hi Bruno, long time no speak and thanks so much for those suggestions; appreciated.

you´re welcome bro cheers!

Kimo · 11-23-2006, 09:35 AM

how to sell your crack pipe by bling bling

Jman · 11-23-2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

it's not buddhist, but I recommend "The Power of Now."

re-reading your post, you are looking for parables. hmm. Maybe "Illusions" or "jonathon livingston seagull" by Richard Bach.

I'd be intersted as well. I prefer stories (like "peacefull warrior" or "celestine prophesy") to non-fiction self help books.

"One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" is also good.

Illusions is an awesome book. Damn been a long time i read it. Thanks Hal, I am going to pick up a copy and re-read

11-22-2006, 04:39 PM	#1
hershie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,642	Book Recommendations Needed: Self-Improvement Books With Buddhist Perspectives Just read a book called The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and I am very interested in other related books of fables...that discuss Buddhist principles of self-improvement. What should I check out?

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Bruno Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: São Paulo - SP - Brazil Posts: 1,241	well... a few interesting ones you could enjoy - might not be exacly buddhist but hey! Tao te Ching - from Lao Tse "The Doctrine of Budha" - Siddharta Gautama also read a couple oriental books that you could enjoy: Hagakure - Yamamoto Tsunemoto (about the samurais) Kodo - Ancient Ways - from Kensho Furuya (about marcial arts and the character of the true martial artist) Check em out and let me know if you like them! Cheers, Bruno Dickman __________________ work hard. play hard. http://www.dickmansdesign.com MSN brunodickman at hotmail.com iCQ # 107450119 See Who I Am At AdultWhosWho.com! Last edited by Bruno; 11-22-2006 at 09:21 PM.. Reason: quick typo...

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