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The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow
The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow | David Michie
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"If you ever doubted that your feline companion has her own inner life, just watch what happens when she falls asleep, and loses conscious control of her physical being . . . a twitching of limbs, a quivering of the jaw, sometimes, perhaps, a snuffling noise or a meow. . . . Cats may indeed be capable of great mindfulness, but we are thinking beings too. In my own case, unfortunately, a being who thinks rather too much." In the latest installment of the Dalai Lama's Cat series, His Holiness's Cat ("HHC") is on a mission: to think less, to experience more, to live in the moment. She soon learns the proper phrase for this, being mindful, or, a concept better known to her as the power of meow. What ensues is a journey to discover her own true nature, to gain a deeper understanding of her mind, and to experience life's greatest joy, the here and now. Throughout, there are encounters with familiar inhabitants of Dharamsala, as well as a whole new cast of characters: a senior exec from one of Silicon Valley's most famous social media companies (hint: the name rhymes with "litter"), the Pope's beloved dog (who shares a shockingly similar title: HHD, His Holiness's Dog), and a public health inspector who threatens to have our poor narrator banned from the Himalaya Book Caf. In this follow-up to the Dalai Lama's Cat and the Art of Purring, readers escape to the enchanting and exotic world of the Dalai Lama's monastery in the Himalayas, and take a peek inside the mind of a delightfully imperfect creature on the path to enlightenment. By accompanying HHC on her journey, you will learn new ways to relate to your own mind: slowing down, finding peace, and abiding in the boundless radiance and benevolence that is your own true nature.
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LibraryCin
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I‘m not that much into meditation and such, but I am a cat person. The author seems to know cats and their mannerisms, so it was entertaining to read HHC‘s viewpoint. I was also interested in Serena‘s storyline. I‘m not sure I‘ll read more in the series, although “The Art of Purring” might be enjoyable. I‘m considering this one a good read. It was 199 pages, and very fast to read

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IuliaC
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I love the cat as narrator but was expecting a bit more from the spiritual teachings which seem too commercial and light. It could be because I started with the third book; l'll probably get a clearer picture once I read the first two as well

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Pickpick

Another lovely adventure with HHC. Get introduction to meditation.😻

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Posted my April #startingtomorrow #currentlyreading earlier. Thought I'd go ahead and post my #apriltbr tonight. I'm teaching a Sunday Morning Yoga class. I try to stay off the internet morning's I teach. #readingresolutions @Jess7

ralexist Love Jodi Taylor's St. Mary's Chronicles series! 6y
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JenReadsAlot
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This is the 3rd book in the series and it was not my favorite but still calming - told from the perspective of the Dalai Lama's cat!

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SusanInTiburon
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In-flight reading with coordinating bookmark. The Dalai Lama's cat learns to meditate. 😌

Lacythebookworm That sounds fun! 😻 7y
kspenmoll It does sound intriguing! 7y
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