Do you need more time for yourself?
Do you want to get your mind off things?
Do you long for more happiness and contentment?
Then this is the book for you!
It contains 52 stories that will change your life and your way of thinking.
Each story is carefully selected to explain important Buddhist wisdom and thought processes. They deal with universal themes such as gratitude, mindfulness, self-love, and happiness.
The stories convey valuable life lessons that will enrich your life. After each story, a reference to the present time is made. It also tells what you can learn from the story for your own life.
Especially in today’s world full of stress and distractions, the teachings of Buddhism are a true blessing. They give us new food for thought and show us what really matters in life.
This book invites you to reflect and find yourself. It shows you new ways of thinking that have incredible potential. You do NOT need to have any prior knowledge of Buddhism. These are timeless life lessons that are valuable and helpful to everyone (regardless of age or religion).
Buy this book if you….want to stop negative thoughtswant to become happier and more contentneed new ideas and food for thoughtwant to reduce stresswant to find inner peaceOrder the book now and start the most important journey in life: The journey to yourself.
From the Publisher
“The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower” is more than just a book. It is a tool for living in our modern, fast-paced world. The stories in this book provide valuable life lessons for more mindfulness, happiness and success. This book invites you to reflect and find yourself. It shows you new ways of thinking that will change your life.
Mindfulness
The stories in this book will help you to experience everyday life with more mindfulness and gratitude. In a world often characterized by distractions and constant busyness, these stories allow you to pause.
Inner Peace
The principles of Buddhism will help you find inner peace. You will learn how to deal with difficulties, let go of negativity, and achieve a state of inner peace and serenity.
Better Relationships
Many of the stories emphasize compassion and understanding for others. By applying these values in your own life, you can improve your relationships with others.
Personal Growth
Each story in this book offers an opportunity for personal growth. You will be encouraged to look at yourself and your experiences from new perspectives.
Stress Relief
Reading these stories can also be a form of meditation that helps calm the mind and relieve stress. In a time of widespread stress and anxiety, this book can bring calm and relaxation.
Positive Thinking
This book will help you take a fresh, positive look at life and appreciate and enjoy life despite all its challenges.
ASIN : B0CGCBM1FM
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : August 22, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 158 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8858511021
Item Weight : 6.7 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Book 1 of 2 : The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower
Best Sellers Rank: #6,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Buddhist Social Studies #3 in Tibetan Buddhism (Books) #9 in Zen Spirituality
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KatinChat5 –
Powerful stories
Everyone who reads this will see how the world should work.
NatrNut –
Helping me stay grounded during these difficult times.
…Just wonderful and my favorite book to share RIGHT NOW to help calm and guide us through these rough times. Aesop’s fables only better.
Teria –
Valuable read(s)
So MANY thoughtful and inspiring re-MIND-ers ! Loved this book 🙂
Robin –
Tails of thought
Good positive tails to reflect on.
Amazon Customer –
Spelling Errors
There are a number of spelling errors in this book, however the stories are good. Four stars for not proof-reading what I am assuming is a book reproduced by AI perhaps?
Edith Estrada –
Reflexión
Este libro tiene mucho para reflexionar,LO RECOMIENDO!
Michelle –
Kind of bland
I debated 2 or 3 stars.I ordered this for my husband bc it popped up with our recommended reading, and it had good reviews. The stories are ok-ish at best.Pros- short stories, so you can easily read one per day before bed.Cons- The stories are painfully predictable and all extremely similar… you’ll almost be rolling your eyes halfway through the book.Perhaps best suited for a young child. I would say buy this book if you are wanting to read a bedtime story to a younger child, and discuss the moral with them. Not quite as good as a classic fable, but still ok.I will note this came up bc our Eckhart Tolle purchases- if you JUST finished ET, and this comes up, save yourself slipping out of the now, and don’t purchase.
Laurie Warfield –
Good read
Perfect for adult s and children. Mortality building in a time we need to be helped and reminded.
MIGUEL PEDRAZA PASTENES –
Great book, I recommend to get it.
Pauline –
Used this everytime for meditation guide to students. They all enjoy the story very much.
Janie U –
This is not a usual book for me. It was recommended as a book club read and I was curious. I have practised yoga for many years and am familiar with some of the basic principles of mindfulness and meditation but was interested to learn more.This book was printed in 2024. It has 157 pages an contains 52 short stories. Each story is usually around a page long and is followed by a similar length explanation.There are several principles that are explored and they are looked at in different ways. That can lead to a feeling of repetition if you read them quickly – read the stories gradually (as they are meant to be read) and the messages are gently reinforced. There are important life lessons here which are worth taking time to consider. I got drawn into the messages and am sure that this will stay with me for some time.I’m not sure this book will change my life but it will encourage any reader to approach problems in a slightly different way. It might also promote a change of attitude.The book is perfect to dip in and out of. It actually suggests you read one story each week – this would give time to ponder and digest before moving on. The stories are very easy to read and the explanations are clear.As you progress through the book there are some useful tips that can be used in your life – one example being “try to praise or encourage at least one person every day”, this is not hard to do and makes a big difference to both people.Each story starts with an illustration that perfectly sums up the subject of the tale. It is worth pausing on the drawing to consider its artistic quality before moving on.
RG –
Absolutely love this book!!!! The book conveys important values and makes you more calm, relaxed and happy. It gives you new ideas and lets you look at life in another way. Stories are very short; I read one each day and have learned so much from it. The stories are well-written and let you reflect. After each story there is a section that tells you how the story applies to today’s day and age and what we can learn from it; helps you understand the underlying message. I can always somehow apply it to my life in some way. I think this book would help every person at every stage of life. Excellent book for all ages.
Snitha –
These are short stories that every one can enjoy reading .