Opening the door of your heart and other Buddhist tales of happiness

This book changed my life and made me a Buddhist, with just its philosophy and positivity. Check out ajahn brahm on YouTube, he gives a lot of talks that dive into the topics of this book and always has funny lighthearted jokes. I wish everyone could read this book.

This is a terrific book of stories that illustrate many of the basic tenets of Therevada Buddhism. The author, Ajahn Brahm, was a student of the great Thai teacher Ajahn Chah and he brings to life the essence of Buddhist thought. The stories are easy to relate to, even if you've never spent a day in a monastery. The chapter on Creating Happiness alone is worth the price of this book. As Westerners, it can be difficult... Read Full Review

This book reminded me of "it's Easier Than You Think" by Sylvia Boorstein in that it's a very accessible approach to talking about Buddhist principles. The stories are funny and also edifying. Some of my favorites (none are really duds) include Two Bad Bricks (don't let two bad bricks ruin the enjoyment of your handiwork when they're surrounded by 998 good bricks), the Mexican Fisherman (an American business professor trying... Read Full Review

It is hard to imagine anyone who will not delight in this book. Forget it is written by a Buddhist monk. Instead, enjoy it for what it is -- a telling compendium of wisdom wrapped in laughter. If you read, remember and apply only one of the 108 stories -- the one about Ajahn Brahm's father -- then you will have received your money's worth. The other 107 stories will come as a delightful bonus. I have already given away four... Read Full Review

Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? By: Ajahn Brahm "Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung" is a book packed with inspiring stories for welcoming life's difficulties. It is essentially a "toolbox" filled with the most efficient tools for facing every challenging situation in life. However, the tools in this toolbox are much more effective than "material tools" we are looking for in day to day life to find happiness. This book... Read Full Review