Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Diff

Description: Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? by Ajahn Brahm The 108 stories in this volume offer thoughtful commentary on everything from love and commitment to fear and pain. Drawing from his own life experience, as well as traditional Buddhist folk tales, author Ajahn Brahm uses over 30 years of spiritual growth as a monk to spin delightful tales that can be enjoyed in silence or read aloud to friends and family. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Laugh your way to enlightenment" with this inspirational and light-hearted collection of stories from beloved Buddhist teacher Ajahn Brahm. The 108 pieces in the international bestseller Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? offer thoughtful commentary on everything from love and commitment to fear and pain. Drawing from his own life experience, as well as traditional Buddhist folk tales, author Ajahn Brahm uses over thirty years of spiritual growth as a monk to spin delightful tales that can be enjoyed in silence or read aloud to friends and family. Featuring titles such as "How to Be a VIP" and "The Worm and His Lovely Pile of Dung," these wry and witty stories provide playful, pithy takes on the basic building blocks of everyday happiness. Suitable for children, adults, and anyone in between, this eloquent volume delivers insight and inspiration in a humorous and engaging voice. Features of this book: A collection of stories full of humor and wisdomUseful for stress relief and handling lifes ups and downsPerfect for giftingWritten in easy-to-understand languageDelightful for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike This book contains both encouraging, uplifting stories and thoughtful teachings in Ajahn Brahms characteristic joyful style. Ajahn Brahm helps us navigate all of lifes difficulties and beautiful moments. Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung? is certain to be an enjoyable addition to any individual or familys most treasured collection. Author Biography Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera (known to most as Ajahn Brahm), born Peter Betts in London in 1951, is a Theravada Buddhist monk. Ajahn Brahm grew up in London and earned a degree in Theoretical Physics from Cambridge University. Disillusioned with the world of academe, he trained as a monk in the jungles of Thailand under Ajahn Chah. A monk for over thirty years, Ajahn Brahm is a revered spiritual guide and the abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery, in Serpentine, Western Australia-one of the largest monasteries in the southern hemisphere. He is also the Spiritual Director of the Buddhist Society of Western Australia, and spiritual adviser and inspiration for Buddhist centers throughout Asia and Australia. His winning combination of wit and wisdom makes his books bestsellers in many languages, and on his teaching tours Brahm regularly draws multinational audiences of thousands. Review "Ajahn Brahm is a happy, wise and inspiring man. My Mum, a devout Anglican, says Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? is so good she takes it to bed with her each night!"--Rachel Green, communication specialist and Emotional Intelligence coach Long Description The 108 stories in "Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung? offer thoughtful commentary on everything from love and commitment to fear and pain. Drawing from his own life experience, as well as traditional Buddhist folk tales, author Ajahn Brahm uses over 30 years of spiritual growth as a monk to spin delightful tales that can be enjoyed in silence or read aloud to friends and family. Featuring titles such as "The Two-Finger Smile" and "The Worm and His Lovely Pile of Dung," these wry and witty stories provide playful, pithy takes on the basic building blocks of everyday like. Suitable for children, adults, and anyone in between, this eloquent volume wraps insight and inspiration inside of a good old yarn. Review Quote "This is a book that is destined to become dog-earred and cherished and read aloud to ones friends and family. It will fall apart from your attention, I promise you! Its crammed with pithy, modern Buddhist Tales of Happiness that cleverly relate the wisdom of Buddhas teachings in a poignant, funny, and profound way." Details ISBN0861712781 Author Ajahn Brahm Short Title WHO ORDERED THIS TRUCKLOAD Language English ISBN-10 0861712781 ISBN-13 9780861712786 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Imprint Wisdom Publications,U.S. Subtitle Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Lifes Difficulties Place of Publication Somerville Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780861712786 AU Release Date 2005-08-30 NZ Release Date 2005-08-30 US Release Date 2005-08-30 UK Release Date 2005-08-30 Pages 288 Publisher Wisdom Publications,U.S. Publication Date 2005-08-30 DEWEY 294.3 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:92047679;

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