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Wisdom: 365 Thoughts from Indian Masters (Offerings for Humanity) [Hardcover]

Danielle Föllmi (Author), Olivier Föllmi (Author)
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Offerings for Humanity October 5, 2004
A work of humanity on a universal scale, a work of reconciliation between nature and culture, Indian Wisdom celebrates those who live in harmony with the forces of earth and sky, who aspire to nirvana-the highest level of heart-, body-, and mind-consciousness. This remarkable book by Danielle and Olivier Föllmi, authors of 15 previous books on Buddhism, presents the wise words of a great master, philosopher, or poet for every day of the year, accompanied by Olivier's beautiful, moving photographs of Indian people and places. The effect is transformative, awakening our senses and preparing our souls to receive these simple yet profound teachings.

Contemporary specialists on Indian culture have contributed to Indian Wisdom, which draws on such ancient yet timeless sources as poems by Rabindranath Tagore and Krishnamurti; the longest epic in world literature, the Mahabharata; and the most significant of the Hindu sacred writings, the Vedas. A treasure in both content and form, this inspirational book artfully conveys the essence of India. AUTHOR BIO: Danielle and Olivier Föllmi have written 15 books about Buddhism, including Abrams' Buddhist Himalayas. They are the official photographers of the Dalai Lama and recipients of the World Press award. The Föllmis divide their time between the Alps and the Himalayas.

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The official photographers of the Dalai Lama train their lenses on modern India and package nearly 400 images into a weighty volume of colorful spreads, one for each day of the year. Ranging from majestic landscapes to intimate portraits, each picture is displayed alongside musings from a venerated Indian thinker or poet whose words resonate with some image or mood conveyed in the photograph. A quote from Gandhi accompanies a snapshot of a female silhouette with hands pressed against a gigantic boulder: "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." Gandhi’s aphorisms crop up repeatedly; other muses include Krishnamurti, Buddha and the Dalai Lama himself. Capturing a mosaic of scenes—from the bright and whimsical to the pensive and shadowy, and from tranquil nature scenes to bustling bazaars—the photographs depict the multi-faceted mystique of India, cradle of Eastern religion and font of spirituality. All in all, this is a lyrical expression of wisdom borne of and shaped by a culture’s rich heritage.
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About the Author

Danielle and Olivier Föllmi have written 15 books about Buddhism, including Abrams' Buddhist Himalayas. They are the official photographers of the Dalai Lama and recipients of the World Press award. The Föllmis divide their time between the Alps and the Himalayas.

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  • Hardcover: 744 pages
  • Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 5, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810956209
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810956209
  • Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 9.2 x 2.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars as wise as it is beautiful, March 3, 2006
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The authors have chosen the quotations well and matched them with beautiful pictures. I am an American and have lived in India for over 22 years in an ashram. Many attempts to capture the spirit of India, especially by foreigners, seem to ring false, but this one combines a range of moods in the pictures and a range of depth in the written selections. It is a joy to read every day.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another daily treasure!, February 15, 2007
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My wife and I have a special time each day where we sit together and read to each from our library of inspiration literature. We have two of the Follmi's books, this one, Wisdom, and Offerings. Our inspirational and meditative reading time is not complete until we read the passages for the day from each of these books. I especiall like their selections and the references to the photographs which are exquisitly beautiful. The Follmi's books will nourish your heart, mind, and soul.
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27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous photographs, November 18, 2004
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The photographs are a real treat.
A large number of photographs are of people, and their
photographs communicate a remarkable sense of presence.
Book is well produced, with sewn binding which will prevent pages from separating with use.
On a minor note, the short Introduction by Jean Sellier is questionable in parts.

I am rating this at 4 stars because of the following:
1. The quotations,which accompany each photograph, could be better.

2. There are minor black smudges/streaks on a few pages bearing quotations
(sample size is two books, affected pages: about twenty).

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