A Cup of Zen: 21 Short Stories to Calm the Mind, Stop Overthinking, and Find Inner Peace – Includes Reflections for Beginners by Kai Tsukimi My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a short book comprising 21 Zen stories. The stories are thought provoking. The author has included reflections and action items after each…
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[Review] Life’s Amazing Secrets
Life’s Amazing Secrets: How to Find Balance and Purpose in Your Life by Gaur Gopal Das My rating: 4 of 5 stars The book is a self-help work that presents principles for living a fulfilling life. The author, a monk from ISKCON, incorporates spiritual ideas throughout the book. However, these principles are universal in nature…
[Review] Land of the Seven Rivers
Land of the Seven Rivers: A Brief History of India’s Geography by Sanjeev Sanyal My rating: 4 of 5 stars The book’s title is somewhat misleading. The land of seven rivers does not represent India. It is a part of north western India. Also this book is not about the history of India’s geography but…