Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom (Miniature First Volume) [Hardcover]

Taro Gold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2001

Open Your Mind, Open Your Life encourages and uplifts readers with more than 300 inspiring guideposts based on the timeless wisdom of Eastern thought. It's filled with sage advice on opening life to its inherent joy, including:

* Master your past in the present, or the past will master your future.

* Instead of putting others in their place, put yourself in theirs.

* True happiness in life is found always within.

* As water carves through stone, those who persevere will win.

* Turn your face to the sun and shadows will only fall behind you.

Open Your Mind, Open Your Life is richly illustrated with exquisite Far East-inspired patterns and original watercolor art.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: a beautiful collection of engaging inspiration. This is Life's Little Instruction Book meets Enlightenment." -- The Chicago Tribune

"This book will enlighten and ennoble the reader." -- Arun Gandhi, Founder Gandhi Center for Nonviolence and Grandson of Mahatma Gandi

About the Author

Taro Gold is the author of the best-selling books Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Book of Eastern Wisdom; What Is Love? A Simple Guide to Romantic Happiness; Living Wabi Sabi: The True Beauty of Your Life; The Tao of Mom: The Wisdom of Mothers from East to West; andThe Tao Dad: The Wisdom of Fathers Near and Far. Taro grew up on four continents and currently lives in Tokyo, Japan. His website is tarogold.com.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Universal (May 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740714465
• ISBN-13: 978-0740714467
• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 3.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Eastern Religions > General
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Comparative Religion
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Eastern Religions > Eastern Philosophy

More About the Author

Taro Gold is the New York Times best-selling author of "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Book of Eastern Wisdom;" "What Is Love? A Simple Guide to Romantic Happiness;" "Living Wabi Sabi: The True Beauty of Your Life;" "The Tao of Mom: The Wisdom of Mothers from East to West;" and "The Tao Dad: The Wisdom of Fathers Near and Far."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

138 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Little Book!, September 8, 2001

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"intentaccess" (Boca Raton, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom (Miniature First Volume) (Hardcover)

This book I have on hand for a daily dose. Basically one could say it is a little book of advise. The thoughts refesh your soul and even on the worst day a dose of this little book will help you get through it. Very powerful. Very insightful. Highly recommended as I don't leave the house without mine!

69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Little Book -- Truly Inspirational, January 2, 2002

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Jane Nielsen (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom (Miniature First Volume) (Hardcover)

I've read many inspirational books and collections of wisdom, and "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life" is my favorite. I feel better, more confident and hopeful, after reading from this little treasury. It's filled with hundreds of simple yet profound thoughts, all of which serve to enhance one's outlook on life. I enthusiastically recommend "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life" to everyone.

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to Buddhistic ideals, July 11, 2001

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D. Elrod "DoctorDR" (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom (Miniature First Volume) (Hardcover)

This book is such a great introduction to Buddhistic ideals without being either dogmatic or parochial. I've handed it to friends who are struggling and everyone has felt encouraged by what they read! Each little idea -- from several different sources, not just Nichiren Daishonin -- has a ringing truth that causes one to pause and think. As far as I'm concerned, there are not enough books like this in the universe -- those whose intention is to encourage. Too much on the market is focused on the bad things, the hardships -- and this is a refreshing change. Don't buy just one! Share it with a friend!