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• Buddhist General Semantics: A New Approach to... 3.5/5

  2007-10-27 09:52

  

  While the first part contains very interesting points of view and insightful parallels between Buddhism and General Semantics, I think that the author misses out a lot in the last chapters. In my opinion there is much more to say on this subject, and maybe I'll write about it someday. :-)

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• Drive Yourself Sane : Using the Uncommon Sense of... 4/5

  2007-10-27 01:42

  

  A very easy introduction to General Semantics with many exercises - not very precise in a scientific sense, but valuable nonetheless. When you read it, really do the exercises! To give you a vague idea: an intellectual grasp makes about 10% of the whole, a directly experienced understanding gets you the remaining 90%.

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• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free... 4/5

  2007-10-27 01:21

  

  David Allen's approach to personal organisation and productivity seems to work quite well, especially in conjunction with GTD software. Close your open loops, define next actions, get stuff out of your head ... and get things done!

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• Language in Thought and Action: Fifth Edition: 4.5/5

  2007-10-27 01:17

  

  A concise introduction into General Semantics, written by former US Senator S. I. Hayakawa. The book focuses on the impact of words and language especially upon society, media, politics and human interaction. A very good starting point to become familiar with the subject.

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• Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen: 4/5

  2007-10-27 10:06

  

  Shunryu Suzuki was a highly respected, modest and gentle teacher of Zen Buddhism (Soto Zen) in the West. I found this book almost as valuable as “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind”.

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• Science and Sanity: An Introduction to... 4.5/5

  2007-10-27 10:03

  

  Alfred Korzybski's 800+ page volume on General Semantics may appear unwieldy, but his comprehensive, repetitive style pays off in the end. I recommend you to grab pen & paper and take notes, draw diagrams & mind-maps, etc. - this will not only enhance your concentration but also the emerging "big picture" ... and help to keep you on track until the penny drops!

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• Siddhartha: 5/5

  2007-10-27 09:41

  

  Hermann Hesse's novel completely swept me off my feet - the dialogues with Gotama, the passages with the ferryman … Towards the end it seemed to me as though the whole book was contained in each paragraph, each sentence, even each single word, almost like a holographic image.

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• The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol.... 5/5

  2007-10-27 01:29

  

  What more can be said about J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece? His descriptions can be lengthy at times, but your patience pays off as Tolkien's complete cosmos takes consistent shape in your mind. Brilliant!

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• The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of... 4.5/5

  2007-10-27 02:07

  

  I found this introduction into Buddhist terms and concepts - mainly related to the Noble Eightfold Path - to be of great value. You can find the same book, and many others, for free on the Access To Insight website. I encourage you to go there and read on!

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• The Silmarillion: 5/5

  2007-10-27 01:35

  

  An epic tale from the very creation of Tolkien's world and the downfall of Melkor to the tragic fates of Elves and Men: Feanor, Fingolfin, Beren and Lúthien ... written in an unparalleled style that has captivated my heart.

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• The Situation Is Hopeless, but Not Serious (The... 4/5

  2007-10-27 09:46

  

  With a good dose of irony, sarcasm and humour, Paul Watzlawick describes some of our most common traps by which we create our dilemmas, perceptive distortions and unhappiness. Very valuable!

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• The Valkyries: 4/5

  2007-10-27 09:37

  

  Although today I have grown slightly skeptical about his fondness of angels, demons and the like, I honour this book as a source of great inspiration that accompanied a process of profound change.

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• The Wings to Awakening: 5/5

  2007-10-27 02:24

  

  A comprehensive and quite advanced anthology on the teachings of Gautama Siddhattha (the Buddha). The first chapters give an interesting overview of the social, scientific & philosophical context of his time. Thanissaro Bhikkhu draws some clever parallels to mathematical and physical concepts. You can find the same book, and many others, for free on the Access To Insight website. I encourage you to go there and read on!

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• Warrior of the Light: A Manual: 4.5/5

  2007-10-27 09:34

  

  Already many ears ago I found this book very inspiring. The short passages will reveal new insights at different stages of your life.

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• Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Shambhala Library): 4.5/5

  2007-10-27 10:05

  

  Shunryu Suzuki was a highly respected, modest and gentle teacher of Zen Buddhism (Soto Zen) in the West. “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind” is his most famous work which I found very inspiring.

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