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An Awakened Life

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This book was obviously written with great sincerity, so I hesitate to pan it. But I don't want people to waste their time and money, so I'll give my honest opinion.

On the positive side, Titmuss has obviously gone very deeply into Buddhist practice and has earned a high degree of spiritual accomplishment. Moreover, the basic concept of the book is good - very short essays about varied topics which express Buddhist ideas in an accessible and practical form.

Unfortunately, I found Titmuss' ideas to be very pedestrian. Few of his observations are very profound or thought provoking. There are so many wonderful books about Buddhism nowadays that there's no reason to waste time on this one. Much as I hate to say so, I would recommend that potential readers keep looking.

I thought I had some original thoughts about Buddhism and identity, but in reading this, I see that Titmuss has gone farther, and more eloquently, than I ever could. Read this book and deepen your understanding.

An excellent book for those who want to awaken with courage and conviction. I have read the book a number of times, and recommend that you do too... each time you read it you will see more and it will mean more to you. Christopher Titmuss is a great writer who wants you to wake up and look around you, and not listen to what everybody else says.