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The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie — WisdomDeck honest review

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The Dalai Lama's Cat

by David Michie

A novel narrated by a cat living with the Dalai Lama, who overhears teachings on happiness and compassion. Light, charming and quietly instructive.

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you want Buddhist ideas in a cozy story.

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you want serious teaching.

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Three things you will actually use

Happiness is cultivated.
Compassion includes cats.
Lightness teaches.

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Dharma via cat.

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