Lessons of the Lotus: Practical Spiritual Teachings of a Traveling Buddhist Monk

By Bhante Y. Wimala

Book Overview

An introduction to Buddhism for those looking for daily encounters with spirituality, "Lessons Of The Lotus" combines the simplicity of Thich Nhat Hahn with the wisdom and humor of Jack Kornfield. Through chapters on karma, transitory death, giving, and relationships, among others, Wimala introduces readers to the practicality and beauty of Buddhism, infusing each topic with his humor and strikingly resonant message of peace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553378554
• ISBN13: 9780553378559
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Work

The writer is a monk from Sri Lanka, Bhante Y. Wimala, also the originator of the "Center for Conscious Evolution" in Cambridge. Bhante looks at the entire world as his teacher, and is totally content being in his present state of constant learning. That's the driving gusto of this work, that everything is cinstantly teaching us, incessantly. We can learn not only from holy texts or nature herself, but every single moment; mind you "moment" is eternal and infinite. Here we are asked to re-contact the child within and reclaim our original inquisitiveness. To acknowledge and appreciate the beauty of all things, not only the sunshine, but also the days of gray. As the old snippet goes, " Rain makes the flowers grow in the field, and also the thorns in the marshes." Bhante also offers fascinating meditative suggestions, and ultimately calls us all to become world participants. From the book, "The lotus has taken a long path through the mud and the murky water, seeking the sunrise to open its heart to the world and express its essence." Enjoy!

Excellent book

I bought this book to understand Buddhism and found instead a spiritual journey filled with discovery and recognition. I highly recomend this book to anyone seeking inner happiness and peace.

Superb - This book really is compelling reading

I am not a religious person at all and you don't need to be to appreciate this book. It has been written in a very graceful way that leads you through the book to experience emotions you never knew you could. This book is outstanding and should be read by everyone, the enlightenment the author shares is intense and his adaptation of age old principles into human life today is a gift. Although it would usually be a great pleasure for me to meet an author I do not need to in this case, he has shared so much in the book I feel I know him well. Reading this has been like sitting discussing the ways of the world with a close friend and a really nice experience for me.

Read this book

I have known Bhante Wimala for 10 years and he is one of the few spiritual teachers who lives what he teaches. A kind and gentle soul who cares deeply about the whole human race - his extended family. This book is simple yet profoundly deep and is sure to bring a few smiles to your face.