Even better than Michie's nonfiction Buddhist book

I had extremely low expectations for this book but maybe I was just in the right mood because this was great fun. The Dalai Lama is coming back from the airport when he spots an injured kitten who is literally being thrown in the trash. He has the cat rescued and the cat (who narrates) proceeds to meditate beside the Dalai Lama, meet visiting celebrities and learn Buddhist teachings from the Tibetan leader himself and his disciples. I liked the lessons explained this more than in Michie’s nonfiction books, which are good, too. Grade: A-

The narration is very good by the author.

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Finally, the door opens

I could never listen to a tome about mindfulness. Only a cat- the Dalai Lama's cat, brought the humor necessary to maintain a developing narrative to enlighten me of, not just the principles of practice, but an understanding of the joy.
I listened to all three.

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Best Listen so far this year!

Where does The Dalai Lama's Cat + The Dalai Lama's Cat: Guided Meditations rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book captures your heart and your mind. I have read all 3 now and my 13 yr old son just finished this one too and immediately downloaded the 2nd. We love the brilliant narrative of this little Himalayan cat, who is on a path through life similar to all creatures - and surprisingly, we can relate!

Who was your favorite character and why?

While there is no question my son and I both love the little Snow Lion, he feels an affinity for Sam and I do love Mrs. Trencci.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved how she came to meet up with her Tom Cat - needing to overcome her aversions to non familiar places.

If you could take any character from The Dalai Lama's Cat + The Dalai Lama's Cat: Guided Meditations out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The Dalai Lama - as I am sure it would be - cativating!

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Get in touch with your own inner purr

Enjoyed this book ~ Especially the Purr meditation for healing & well~being. It is a light~hearted, non~preachy way to explore some Buddhist concepts, how to use "annoyances" as opportunities for inner peace & growth, & also to take from it what you may. Enjoyed the cat character very much

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Lovely Tale of a Lucky Cat w/ Snippets of Buddhism

Beautiful story about an anthropomorphic cat with the good luck to be rescued, nearly dead, from an Indian city slum, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and raised to adult cat-hood by His Holiness and brother monks, along with a fascinating cast of characters: Westerners looking for Eastern wisdom, Easterners with Western technology, world-famous actors and actresses who come for a blessing, and many more, both human and animal.

During her day-to-day existence, HHC (His Holiness' Cat) learns plenty of lessons on how Buddhist principles can turn the problems in her life into opportunities for growth and further contentment. Lessons that she gently and with much humor then transmits to the reader. It's done so smoothly there's no feeling of being 'preached to,' and the examples from HHC's life are smooth enough that the lessons are quite explanatory and easily transferred into our lives as well.

I bought this first book as a kind of a test; I believe it may have been on sale. Now a fanatical reader of Michie's, I'm off to buy Book 2, in which Snow Lion--one of her many names--becomes a mother. Will she be a good mom? What aspects of Buddhism will she learn to help her to raise her kittens? We shall see...

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An entertaining way to learn about meditation

This story is excellent, the visuals and other descriptions are effortlessly included within a story that has 3-D characters. The writing is sophisticated, with insightful observations about people and situations, and yet simply presented. And the main character, the cat, is a charming way to tell a very interesting story.

The narration is perfect too. I found a brief youtube clip of David Michie explaining why he wrote a fictional book and it made sense. I often seek books that are going to give me pleasure and an escape and this book (and the 2 following it) was perfect, and fun. I could feel my face's cheek muscles were getting a workout from the permanent smile on my face as I listened to the story.

The bonus meditation instructions at the end of the audio book are a generous gift to the listener.

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10 out of 10 stars

Yes, I know there are not 10 stars. But this book (2 books) deserves all 10. If you are also looking for a book for figuring out Buddhism, this one not only explains but puts it in a real-life context, too. Has humor, too.

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Lovely

What a sweet, lovely book. Kitty slips in philosophical commentary while we're listening to her purr.

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A delightful story!

I loved listening to this book and will read more of Michie's works. Namaste.

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Charming

This is a charming book. One that touches the heart and also the soul. For those who love the royal kitties of the world, this is a wonderful way to learn Buddhist philosophy.

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