num_pages: 288
description: “Laugh your way to enlightenment” with this inspirational and light-hearted collection of stories from beloved Buddhist teacher Ajahn Brahm.The 108 pieces in the international bestseller Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung? offer thoughtful commentary on everything from love and commitment to fear and pain. Drawing from his own life experience, as well as traditional Buddhist folk tales, author Ajahn Brahm uses over thirty years of spiritual growth as a monk to spin delightful tales that can be enjoyed in silence or read aloud to friends and family.Featuring titles such as “How to Be a VIP” and “The Worm and His Lovely Pile of Dung,” these wry and witty stories provide playful, pithy takes on the basic building blocks of everyday happiness. Suitable for children, adults, and anyone in between, this eloquent volume delivers insight and inspiration in a humorous and engaging voice.Features of this This book contains both encouraging, uplifting stories and thoughtful teachings in Ajahn Brahm’s characteristic joyful style . Ajahn Brahm helps us navigate all of life’s difficulties and beautiful moments. Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung? is certain to be an enjoyable addition to any individual or family’s most treasured collection.
language: English
title: Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties
titlecomplete: Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life's Difficulties
genres: Buddhism, Humor, Spirituality, Philosophy, Self Help, Religion, Inspirational, Zen, Nonfiction, Short Stories
ratings_count: 1789
publisher: Wisdom Publications