Reading Group: Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

002 Cents · #1 30-09-2011, 07:16 PM

I wanted to see if any of you would be interested in participating in an online reading group for this book?

http://www.randomhouse.com/images/dy...0&maxwidth=170

They had several copies available at my local library and possibly they will at yours as well.

Let me know if you are interested.

We can decided on a portion for reading each week and then discuss it in chat or here if you like.

#2 30-09-2011, 07:24 PM

I doubt our library would have it they're only small.

Kaere · #3 30-09-2011, 07:34 PM

Beautydylan, often small libraries are set up on a bigger network and they can do inter-library loans. It's easy.

This is a good idea :)

002 Cents · #4 13-10-2011, 07:34 PM

I am scrapping this idea. I started reading it envisioning a self help book... not so much. More a compilation of the history of the worlds Religions and some of the teaching they feel will help you become more compassionate. Some people may enjoy this. I personally prefer the transformational writing style of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Kaere · #5 13-10-2011, 08:32 PM

That's too bad - I've really enjoyed this book actually and felt there was great ideas explaining how to become more compassionate, how to turn any suffering being experienced into something better.

002 Cents · #6 16-10-2011, 05:08 AM

Yeah, I enjoy that stuff as well. That is what I like about Thich Nhat Hanh's books. The difference really is just the writing style. Karen focuses on including a thorough background and Thich very much focuses on the lessons.

I didn't realize you had read it. That is awesome. I really love what she is trying to accomplish in the world through the Charter for Compassion.