The power of now

[dwixi]

I havnt read this book but im not sure if its worth it.

Is it just aload of self help stuff. Or does it actually have some good points and philosophy's?

[Didymos Thomas]

I think you can answer this question for yourself.

Research the author. That's the best thing to do.

When a person offers spiritual enlightenment with a price tag, run away. It's bogus, even if intentions are good.

[dwixi]

Originally Posted by Didymos Thomas

I think you can answer this question for yourself.

Research the author. That's the best thing to do.

When a person offers spiritual enlightenment with a price tag, run away. It's bogus, even if intentions are good.

D: well there has to atleast be a publishing cost. your very cynical about anyone trying to sell something. I guess you have good reason to be. But it does have room for some good things to be sold in the same way as self help books and stuff.

[William]

DT, interesting you should say that. The best seller of all time: The Bible.

Internet Bible Sales on the Rise For New Reasons

William

[dwixi]

Originally Posted by William

DT, interesting you should say that. The best seller of all time: The Bible.

Internet Bible Sales on the Rise For New Reasons

William

Yeah thats just publishing costs though. You can't dismiss something of being good just because its a book :P

Noone gets royalys for the bible. Unless of course god makes a court case dispute over it

[William]

That could be what he is doing right now. He does work in "mysterious ways", you know. Ha.

William

[Didymos Thomas]

Originally Posted by dwixi

D: well there has to atleast be a publishing cost.

Yes, but publishing costs can be paid without charging people for enlightenment teachings. Check this out:

Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive

They appreciate donations, but books are given for free.

Originally Posted by dwixi

your very cynical about anyone trying to sell something.

Not in the least. I am skeptical of any teacher who demands financial gain for his teaching.

Originally Posted by dwixi

But it does have room for some good things to be sold in the same way as self help books and stuff.

I have no problem with Robert Thurman selling books about Buddhism, for example. But this is very different from a spiritual teacher cloistering his teachings until some gold is doled out.

Originally Posted by William

DT, interesting you should say that. The best seller of all time: The Bible.

Jesus never asked for money in exchange for teaching.