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Wisdom: 365 Thoughts from Indian Masters (Offerings for Humanity) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Danielle Foellmi, Olivier Foellmi
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 34916
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 744
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 2.2
ISBN: 0810956209
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.561
EAN: 9780810956209
ASIN: 0810956209
Publication Date: October 5, 2004
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Product Description
A work of humanity on a universal scale, a work of reconciliation between nature and culture, Indian Wisdom celebrates those who live in harmony with the forces of earth and sky, who aspire to nirvana-the highest level of heart-, body-, and mind-consciousness. This remarkable book by Danielle and Olivier Foellmi, authors of 15 previous books on Buddhism, presents the wise words of a great master, philosopher, or poet for every day of the year, accompanied by Olivier's beautiful, moving photographs of Indian people and places. The effect is transformative, awakening our senses and preparing our souls to receive these simple yet profound teachings.
Contemporary specialists on Indian culture have contributed to Indian Wisdom, which draws on such ancient yet timeless sources as poems by Rabindranath Tagore and Krishnamurti; the longest epic in world literature, the Mahabharata; and the most significant of the Hindu sacred writings, the Vedas. A treasure in both content and form, this inspirational book artfully conveys the essence of India. AUTHOR BIO: Danielle and Olivier Foellmi have written 15 books about Buddhism, including Abrams' Buddhist Himalayas. They are the official photographers of the Dalai Lama and recipients of the World Press award. The Foellmis divide their time between the Alps and the Himalayas.
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 Marvellous photographs November 19, 2004
Bindu Madhavan (Los Angeles)
26 out of 31 found this review helpful
The photographs are a real treat.
A large number of photographs are of people, and their
photographs communicate a remarkable sense of presence.
Book is well produced, with sewn binding which will prevent pages from separating with use.
On a minor note, the short Introduction by Jean Sellier is questionable in parts.
I am rating this at 4 stars because of the following:
1. The quotations,which accompany each photograph, could be better.
2. There are minor black smudges/streaks on a few pages bearing quotations
(sample size is two books, affected pages: about twenty).
 as wise as it is beautiful March 3, 2006
N. K. Whitlow (Pondicherry, India)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
The authors have chosen the quotations well and matched them with beautiful pictures. I am an American and have lived in India for over 22 years in an ashram. Many attempts to capture the spirit of India, especially by foreigners, seem to ring false, but this one combines a range of moods in the pictures and a range of depth in the written selections. It is a joy to read every day.
Another daily treasure! February 16, 2007
Steven Gurgevich (Tucson, AZ)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
My wife and I have a special time each day where we sit together and read to each from our library of inspiration literature. We have two of the Follmi's books, this one, Wisdom, and Offerings. Our inspirational and meditative reading time is not complete until we read the passages for the day from each of these books. I especiall like their selections and the references to the photographs which are exquisitly beautiful. The Follmi's books will nourish your heart, mind, and soul.
sheer wisdom January 30, 2006
M. Rauscher (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
absolutely breathtaking pictures which capture the very essence of india and convey incredible peace. the thoughts are just what we need everyday to remind us of the "big picture" and look around, above and beyond ourselves to get a little wiser...
Thoughtful daily gems, if you are willing to think a little. February 16, 2007
A. Bean
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a lovely book, with breathtaking photos that accompany equally powerful daily written words of "wisdom." The book is great as a gift for a special person because it is smart, priced well, and very pretty, but it functions on a more meaningful level for those ready to receive its message. Personally, I think the writings are strong selections of some of the best ideas of the humanities, and I find the book inspiring each and every day.
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