Dharma The Cat : Philosophy With Fur (Paperback)

by David Lourie (Author) "DHARMA,YOU WILL BE FED WHEN THE BIG HAND IS ON 12 AND THE LITTLE HAND IS ON 5..." (more)

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Review
A cat takes a novice Buddhist monk through the big questions . . . Cute, funny and the kind of book that would make a good Christmas present. -- FROM THE CITY WEEKLY (SYDNEY) NOVEMBER 16th, 2000

Product Description
Cartoons and Commentary that blend humour with philosophy,"on the rocky road to nirvana with a Buddhist cat, a novice monk and a mouse hell-bent on cheese." The cartoon strip, "Dharma The Cat," runs in small monthly magazines in 20 countries, and is translated into 10 languages. The web site has won the "10 Best On The Web" Award in the Humor Category, and it is on the BBC Online's list of best educational sites.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (October 25, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 073181035X
• ISBN-13: 978-0731810352
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #914,367 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Most Enlightening!, November 6, 2001

By A Customer

These really are good cartoons, whether you're interested in Buddhism or not. If you are, then they introduce the concepts behind Buddhism gracefully and if you're not, then they will raise a smile at minimum.

Not laugh-out-loud funny, they'll just make you smile. A good gift for anyone, old or young.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We should all have the wisdom of Dharma the Cat, December 24, 2000

By	Barb Hadley (Boulder, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews

If you are a cat lover or a student of Buddhism this is a great book to read. It is very easy to understand and it applies to our current way of life. The illustrations have detail that capture the essence of the message, and the cartoon format makes it easy to pickup and learn the message of the day. I especially enjoy Dharma's wisdom after each panel. This book would make a great gift as well as a personal reference for today's path through life. Cats are very knowing and this wonderful work by David Lourie proves it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dharma the Cat, December 8, 2000

By	John Lind (Diani, Kenya.) - See all my reviews

Wisdom is one thing. Humour is another. When they come together it is especially gratifying. Lourie and Blackall manage to get Bhuddist teachings across so succinctly in both text and artwork. And the novice monk's struggles towards enlightenment feel very human. Each vignette leaves me with a chuckle. I do hope His Holiness the Dalai Lama gets to see it. He is a great chuckler.