worstbuddhistever

Sorry for not posting, I’m suffering from major jetlag.

I picked up a  book from the library yesterday which I’ve heard a lot about called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. It’s really good for anyone, Buddhist or not. I think he’s a little over the top in a couple of place, but for the most part he’s dead on.

I have a lot of trouble with the way Buddhism words things. It’s hard to tell what they mean and if they mean it literally. This serves as a good introduction to the essence of Buddhism.

Basically, Tolle says to live in the now and says that’s all that’s needed. Buddhism takes that a little further by explaining various aspects of living in the now and such.

I definitely believe Tolle’s book to be powerful in itself, but I intend to stay with Buddhism as I feel it’s a better guide in life. This book says, “here’s enlightenment, now go forth,” but Buddhism helps keep you on the right side of life and such.

All in all I recommend it to anyone who has trouble with life in general, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jew, Christian, whatever.