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The Dalai Lama's Cat Paperback – October 1, 2012

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"‘Oh! How adorable! I didn’t know you had a cat!’ she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation. Why should His Holiness not have a cat?‘ If only she could speak,’ continued the actress. ‘I’m sure she’d have such wisdom to share. ’And so the seed was planted . . .I began to think that perhaps the time had come for me to write a book of my own—a book that would convey some of the wisdom I’ve learned sitting not at the feet of the Dalai Lama but even closer, on his lap. A book that would tell my own tale . . . how I was rescued from a fate too grisly to contemplate to become the constant companion of a man who is not only one of the world’s greatest spiritual leaders and a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate but also a dab hand with a can opener."

Starving and pitiful, a mud-smeared kitten is rescued from the slums of New Delhi and transported to a life she could have never imagined. In a beautiful sanctuary overlooking the snow-capped Himalayas, she begins her new life as the Dalai Lama’s cat. Warmhearted, irreverent, and wise, this cat of many names opens a window to the inner sanctum of life in Dharamsala.

A tiny spy observing the constant flow of private meetings between His Holiness and everyone from Hollywood celebrities to philanthropists to self-help authors, the Dalai Lama’s cat provides us with insights on how to find happiness and meaning in a busy, materialistic world. Her story will put a smile on the face of anyone who has been blessed by the kneading paws and bountiful purring of a cat.
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"What a joy to spend some intimate time with the Dalai Lama glimpsed through the devoted eyes of his adventurous cat, Mousie-Tung. This charming and highly entertaining book will cheer you up and warm your heart. Curl up with The Dalai Lama’s Cat."
— Michael Carroll, author of Awake at Work and The Mindful Leader

"This enchanting story is a rare treat. I highly recommend it!"
— Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., author of Conscious Loving and The First Rule of Ten

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David Michie is the best-selling author of Buddhism for Busy People, Hurry Up and Meditate, and Enlightenment to Go.Website: www.davidmichie.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hay House Visions; Fiction edition (October 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401940587
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401940584
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 0.69 x 8.38 inches
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David Michie is the internationally best-selling author of The Dalai Lama’s Cat series of novels, the spiritual thrillers The Magician of Lhasa and The Secret Mantra, and most recently Instant Karma: The day it happened. He has also written a number of non-fiction titles such as: Why Mindfulness is Better than Chocolate, Hurry Up and Meditate, Buddhism for Busy People and Buddhism for Pet Lovers. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and are available in more than 50 different countries.

In 2015 David established Mindful Safaris, leading groups to Zimbabwe, Africa - where he was born and brought up – encouraging people to visit extraordinary places, outer and inner, through a combination of daily game viewing trips and meditation sessions.

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Great Spiritual Adventure Story for a Cat and how His Holiness loved it.
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Great Spiritual Adventure Story for a Cat and how His Holiness loved it.
This book really explained many of the precepts of Buddhism and the importance of compassion. I welled up with tears what I saw the tenderness the Dalai Llama treated the poor creature at the beginning. All the way through the book my heart was touched. I Also want to read 'The Art of Being Purrfect' by this Author and Monkey Mind by J. Elliot both of these boos are meant for people who like spiritual adventure stories, and love comedy that emerges out of a situation.
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Jeannie Lindlheim
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous heart-warming, heart-felt book. LOVED IT!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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I read the first book and then found out there were 5 more in the series. I loved these books. Written with tenderness and love~ They are a gentle reading and I re-learned a lot about Buddhism~ SO much fun to read!
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HFM
5.0 out of 5 stars What a lovely discovery!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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This was an absolutely delightful read. Not only is it about a cat with a lot of personality, from the cats point of view, but the cat describes situations that occur from which she ends up learning aspects of enlightenment from the Dalai Lama and those who surround him. It just filled me with peace and contentment as I read it! So many fabulous characters in the book.
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Mary Jo
4.0 out of 5 stars Lighten up your world
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
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This was a very nice read. It was easy to listen to it was easy to learn from it and it was easy to read. I will be looking forward to the rest of the set.
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Juju L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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What a pleasurable read!! Like having a nice soak in a perfumed bubble bath. I love the cat narrator and love the gentle way Buddhist principles are conveyed. Highly recommend. I also enjoyed the second book, and just bought the third book.
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Theresa Beehler
5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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This story has a profound calming effect on me. I recommend it highly. A great book to read or listen to as a family. Looming forward to the next INE
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MJ Walters
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and thoughtful
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018
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If you're looking for heavy spiritual content, don't look here.  What Michie has given us is a light-hearted look at some essentials of Buddhist philosophy through the eyes of a cat who is adopted by the Dalai Lama. As is true of all cats HHC (His Holiness' Cat) has many names, Snow Lion, Mousie-Tung, Rinpoche, among others.  Much of the story is about how HHC absorbs the lessons of Buddhism, and attempts to understand how they apply to her life. 

She's also a tireless observer of humans and human lives, and her accounts of how they assimilate Buddhist teachings is really at the core of the book, and is I think, the reason why it does work well. It's not Buddhism for Dummies, it's Buddhism for people who are just ordinary people. There's no drama, just a pleasant, good-natured narrative about a cat who does all the things a cat does -- hunts, mates, begs people for food, enjoys being adored -- but who attempts to understand those things in terms of how her human sees the world, and who attempts to be mindful of who she wishes to be.

I got curious about whether the Dalai Lama really has a cat (HHC is a fiction.) and found that he does.  Not a Himalayan like Snow Lion, but a sweet-faced, fluffy little tabby. It pleased me to think that His Holiness has the company of a cat.

I'm guessing his cat is unimpressed by the fuss people make over HH, which is as it should be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle way to learn
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Have you ever started reading a book that so captured your attention that you wanted to read it through to the end in one sitting, but also didn’t want it to end, so you limited yourself to reading one chapter a night? That’s how I felt about this book!

David Michie is a wonderful story-teller, while gently teaching his readers about Buddhism, so that it hardly feels like you’re “learning.” I found myself experiencing amazing personal insights after reading each evening’s chapter, & I also found myself making little changes in my thinking & actions between reading sessions. I marked MANY passages of the cat’s insights, as she learned from those around her. I so looked forward to the time I set aside for reading this book, as, somehow, as the time approached, I began to feel a wonderful calm come over me & it felt like I was truly entering the world of the Dalai Lama as I was reading.

If you’ve ever wondered about Buddhism, I think this would be a good book to read first, as the story shows how learning & practicing the teachings of Buddhism subtly begins to change you & your life. Instead of talking "about" Buddhism, it SHOWED what Buddhism looks like when a follower applies it in their daily life. It also shows a respectful, encouraging, compassionate way to teach others, as you read about the Dalai Lama’s interactions with the people around him. If only more people could help others grow in such a kind way!

While I’ve been intrigued by Buddhism for many years, & have been a long-time meditator, I always felt that the Buddhist beliefs were not for me. This book made me realize that my impressions of many of ts teachings were completely wrong! Because I want to learn more, & also because I love his writing style, I’m now moving on to Michie’s book “Buddhism For Busy People: Finding Happiness In An Uncertain World.”

I can’t recommend this book enough, &, while I wait for the sequel to come out, I can remain in the cat’s delightful world by re-reading it every month or so.
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T. Hudson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great mix of a fun story and some important Buddhist thought
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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Alright, I like cats. I'm interested in Buddhism and try to apply many Buddhist concepts to my life. I was still wary about this book - I thought it might be too cutsie-poo. Glad I gave it a shot. It was a fun, warming story, but the use of HHC (the cat) as an exemplar of Buddhist philosophy and some of the challenges of embracing it were actually really cool. I try to reserve 5 stars for books that absolutely knocked me out, but this one was really good and definitely deserves all 4 stars that I gave it.
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Candice Creelman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2023
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If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. Such a wonderful book full of humor, insight and great characters. I highly recommend this book!
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This is exactly how I like God to send me his lessons - stories that make you smile + wise words that will stick to mind. Ideas worth practicing and a book worth passing. I love this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous and wise introduction to philosophy!
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