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  • By: David Michie
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  • Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (208 ratings)
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Summary

The Dalai Lama's cat is back - older, a bit wiser, and as curious as ever.

In this audiobook, the Dalai Lama sets for his lovable feline companion the task of investigating the art of purring. Whether it's the humorous insights gained from a visiting Ivy League psychology professor, the extraordinary research of a world-famous biologist, or the life-changing revelations of a mystical yogi, His Holiness's cat encounters a wealth of wisdom about happiness. And what she discovers changes the way she sees herself forever.

With a much loved - and growing - cast of characters from the local community and His Holiness's residence, as well as encounters with intriguing strangers and celebrities from far and wide, The Art of Purring will transport listeners in another unforgettable story. Along the way they will come to understand how elements of contemporary science and Buddhism converge. And, once again, they will feel the warmth of compassion and non-attachment that radiate from the heart of the Dalai Lama's teachings about our quest for enduring happiness.

©2013 David Michie (P)2016 Bolinda

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Perfect timing, beautiful story

This is the third David Michie book I've listened too and they are beautiful stories and beautifully read. This book has come into my life at exactly the right moment; it's perfect for me. Thank you so much for touching my life. Namaste xxx

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Disapointed!

The first in this series, The Dalai Lama’s Cat is a fab little book. Unfortunately, I found this one to be rather disappointing. It has lots of pleasant chat, but for me, little of substance. The narration was excellent, clear and relaxing. I have purchased the third in the series as I am optimistic (in the Buddhist tradition) that it will be as good as the first. I will however, be returning this one.

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Easy going

Not as good as the first dalai lamas cat, still enjoyable relaxing book with life lessons

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The Art Of Happiness

Story is a delight to listen to, with secrets to happiness thrown in for good measure. The story's characters are well drawn and the plot development draws you onto the next chapter as soon as possible. Like the first book in the series, will happily play again, not just for the nuggets of wisdom hidden within each chapter, but for the general sense of well-being the book emanates. The author David Michie narrates, and his voice carries all the subtleties of inflexion that bring an already great book springing to life.

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Pure Joy

I am looking forward to the day that I re read/listen to these books.
I won’t say too much other than you will not regret reading about the Dalai Lama’s Cat HHC.
Your life will be all the richer for doing so.
Enjoy the most beautiful and enriching tales, I certainly did. xXx

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lovely book! filled with warmth and compassion

I loved the unfolding nature of this wonderful story, filled with warmth compassion and wonderful insights. thankyou

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Deepening of story and characters from the first book.

Both of the books have been such a delight. I can’t wait for the rest of them!

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Sheer Joy . Narrated by the Author


Gentle , sweet, and truly transformative . A delight from beginning to end . Buy and treasure . The Author has a wonderful, soothing , kind voice

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Inspiring

I like the easy to follow story through the Dalai Lama’s cat’s life experiences and the lessons to be learnt from it.

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Inspiring

A book I never tire of listening to again and again as there is always something to learn about myself and some of the challenges of everyday life.
I live and frequently dip into all of David Miche’s books about the Dalai Lama’s Cat HHC.

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