We cats are the most habitual of creatures. The main hero is a cat, the Dalai Lama's cat, flirting, ruminating on energy and dharma, pondering psychology, quoting 'The Great Gatsby'. There's some humour in it and a lot of wisdom too.Ĭhicken soup for the soul? Hell yeah, something like that and you definitely deserve it, so cut yourself some slack and check the life of His Holinesses Cat in her own words.Ī particularly illuminating treasure of a book on the Power of Miaou. I really liked the heart warming tone of it with some major principles of one of the greatest religions explained in a simple and encouraging way.

And after finishing the book I am still not sure, but I don't give a f***. Did you know that Buddha loved and respected cats? You won't learn this from this book, but surprise, surprise - His Holiness Dalai Lama loves cats too!įirst I had a mixed feelings as to what was the target audience of this book - was it balanced for teens, grannies or crazy cat ladies like me, since the cat's POV is a bit. And of course learning some more about Buddhism was only a huge plus. 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.Īfter all the maniacal googling I didn't manage to find anything better than this photo, but I think it's the Real HHC.īeing a cat addict I had to read this. 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. Warmhearted, irreverent, and wise, this cat of many names opens a window to the inner sanctum of life in Dharamsala. In a beautiful sanctuary overlooking the snow-capped Himalayas, she begins her new life as the Dalai Lama’s cat. 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. 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.” 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. ‘I’m sure she’d have such wisdom to share.’ ‘If only she could speak,’ continued the actress. I am always surprised how many people make this observation. “‘Oh! How adorable! I didn’t know you had a cat!’ she exclaimed.

The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie