The Sound of One Hand by Satyadasa
For Satyadasa the Buddhist path has been fulfilling and often joyous, but also full of doubts and obstacles. What does it mean to be a Buddhist in the West in the twenty-first century? And is being born with one hand a curse - or a blessing? "I'm just pretending to be a Buddhist. I'm only on this solitary retreat because I've heard it's a good idea ... successful people don't need to meditate in damp huts ... they go on proper holidays. I am not successful, ergo, here I am."
This beautifully written memoir goes surprisingly deep because it is so exceptionally honest...' - Vishvapani Blomfield, Buddhist contributor to BBC's Thought for the Day; '...absolutely wonderful - there were times when I laughed out loud, it's utterly delightful, very funny, touching, full of gorgeous details and wonderful characters.' - Mimi Khalvati, poet and founder of The Poetry School; '...both profound and moving as well as hilariously funny in places.... I recommend it wholeheartedly.' - Vidyamala Burch, OBE
Satyadasa is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order. He leads retreats and classes for the London Buddhist Centre and is the Buddhist tutor at Eton College. After studying Law at Oxford and a spell as a crime reporter at the Old Bailey, he lived and worked at the Buddhist Centre for several years. He was born with one hand. Satyadasa now lives with his family in East London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781915342102 |
| ISBN 10 | 1915342104 |
| Title | The Sound of One Hand |
| Author | Satyadasa |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Windhorse Publications |
| Year published | 2022-12-12 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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