Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment by Deepak Chopra Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment
Book Review: Buddah
Summary: 5 Stars
Deepak is a great story teller; with his insight into the human condition, this story unfolds Buddah's insight into suffering and offers all who read it, a way out.Book Review: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery
Summary: 5 Stars
Good stories take us to another place. They cause us to forget our reality for a time. Great stories transform, forcing us to reconsider the concept of reality and our place in it. Thanks to his well-honed story telling skills and the touching subject matter of an amazing life, Deepak Chopra's Buddha falls squarely in the camp of transformation.
I had a hard time putting this book down. I found myself looking forward to my 40 minute train ride (each way) to and from work for the reading time it would offer. Chopra takes us through the life of the historical buddha, laying out out a set of events that have their climax in Gautama's attaining enlightenment. Because it aims to tell a story rather than to convert the reader, the narrative is inviting and engaging. But more than simply a story, it facilitates introspection into the mind, into one's personal sense of freedom and into one's attitudes on compassion.
I was about to cite my own myriad experiences with Buddhism and state that this book isn't for everyone, but on further thought, that would not be an accurate statement. There is something in this book for everyone. For some, it might shed light on a mysterious school of thought. For others it could represent an opportunity to consider well-worn ideals from a new, refreshing angle. Still others may determine after finishing the book that they want to learn more about Buddhism. And then there are those who are experts in Buddhism, but have likely not heard the story told from such a personal, approachable viewpoint.
If you have the means, I highly recommend you pick this book up!
Book Review: Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment
Summary: 5 Stars
As a Buddhist, I was so in awe of this story. Helped me to understand Buddha's life more thoroughly.Book Review: The human side of Buddha
Summary: 5 Stars
Deepak Chopra shows us in his usual lucid way that Buddha is not only divine, but also human.Book Review: Very Enjoyable Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is easy to read, interesting and thought provoking. I wasn't looking for instuction on Buddhism or for a historical report on the life of Buddha. I wanted a book that captured the essence of the life of Buddha. I wanted to think about how a person might journey to a place of awareness as Buddha did. This book gave me a way to see how this could happen. I really enjoyed it.