Buddha's Little Instruction Book

by Jack Kornfield

Book Overview

Just as the serene beauty of the lotus blossom grows out of muddy water, Buddha's simple instructions have helped people to find wholeness and peace amid life's crisis and distractions for more than... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553373854
• ISBN13: 9780553373851
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book

I must admit, I am extremely surprised by some of the negative responses that followed this amazing book. Although simple, this book provided some of the most thought provoking, awe inspiring words I have ever set eyes upon. This book is not "trite" as certain people have commented. Look beyond the words of this book for its true meanings are beyond the world of visions. These succinct lines, although seemingly cliche upon cursory perusal, truly contains a world of hidden meanings. After all, the great magiccal things of life lies in the simplest. I recommend this book with all my heart and soul. Listen not to others and judge for yourself. Read these lines with your heart. There are more to them than meet the eyes.

A portable spirit-lifter!

I Received this little book as a gift during some difficult times and I must say...........what an inspiration! With only a few words on each page the messages are powerful. I have taken this book to work to share with friends, copied the quotes and put them in cards and kept a tight leash on my copy. This is a wonderful gift for someone in need of a "better" direction and it even has tips on meditation! Since receiving this book, I've found a new source of spiritual inspiration from a writer that was previously unknown to me, Jack Kornfield. I'm hooked!

I love this book so much it's falling apart at the seams~~

The first thing I want to comment on is the title. This book is not exactly an instruction book per se, although at the end of the book it gives Meditation tidbits. I've had this wonderful little book for years. The first 124 pages give a a single quote above a watercolor type drawing. Time and time again I reach for this book to give me a desired quote to live by, such as the following on page 11,"The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love. What seeds will you plant there?" Just a handfull of words but perhaps change the course of your day. As I said in the Title of my review, I love this book so much it is falling apart at the seams, and I mean literally the pages are no longer connected to the binding. This is truly a little treasure!

Share this one with all your friends ( & foes!)

Start your day with one of many careful thoughts, "The trouble is you think you have the time." These short quotes are powerfully awakening. It doesn't take a devout Buddhist to understand and benefit from the deep meaning behind these few words. I'm planning on order a few more to keep on hand to pass along to friends and family.

Words to Live By!

I keep Buddha's Little Instruction Book by Jack Kornfield by my bedside. I refer to it nearly every day. It's a small book, with a single quote on a page. If I'm feeling stressed, or angry, I'll pick it up, and guaranteed within a few minutes I'm feeling centered, and focused on my life's priorities. I highly recommend it!!