Sakyong Mipham

I could review this book on this website, but I'd rather tell you about it face-to-face. That's a testament to the Sakyong's latest offering, "The Lost Art of Good Conversation", which reminds us of how enlightening and powerful connecting with each other can be in this age of speed, aggression, and gadgets.

This book was a good reminder for me, as I have become very disengaged from the art of listening and courageously reaching out to others for conversation. I think it serves those of us show more who have "gotten off track" very well. More importantly, we have an entire generation coming up who have always lived with email, Smartphones, IM, social media, and the like. They've never truly learned the art of a good conversation because it hasn't been required of them to formally function in our society (yet). But the time will come when they must, and this book is a good tool in teaching the nuances of making real connection, not in a Miss Manners kind of way, but in an uplifting way, layered with the benefit of recognizing one another's inherent dignity and the spiritual value we need to rediscover in one another. show less

The Sakyong's other writings have made deeper connections with me, but I still think there's value in this book for anyone who wants to approach their running regiment as a spiritual practice as well. I wish I had been able to read this when I first fell in love with running years ago (before it was published - nothing to do about that). Still, good insights for being present when running and how that can improve your journey, both on the roads and on your Path (with a capital "P").

This collection of essays and writings from Chögyam Trungpa, Sakyong Mipham, Thrangu Rinpoche, and Shantideva, focusing upon the commitment involved when taking the Bodhisattva Vow of Compassion.

It's a short book, but filled with contemplative passages, so for me the phrase "Sourcebook" is quite accurate, as I'll keep dipping back into it for reminders, clarification, and wisdom as I take the Bodhisattva Vow this month and try to continue on this path for my lifetime.

I found the writings show more from Chogyam Trungpa and Sakyong Mipham to be profoundly helpful and down to earth. show less

Very good, simple, straightforward book on how to live a more peaceful, happier life. It is more about having a positive way of thinking than practicing meditation. If you want a meditation/practice guide try his other book, Turning the Mind into an Ally