Author Talk: Janet Ettele: How Joyous Effort Works

"Janet Kathleen Ettele’s How Joyous Efforts Work introduces Buddhism interweaving it with stories of our daily life. I hope this book enables the general readers to get a better understanding of the Buddhist teachings, getting conviction not because of faith, but due to reasoning.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama (an excerpt from his foreword to this book) 

Part instruction and part story, How Joyous Effort Works artfully weaves actual verses from Master Shantideva’s chapter on Joyful Effort from The Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. The challenges Troy encounters illustrate the actual practice of putting these ancient and time-proven teachings into action, and the liberating joy that follows. The story serves as an ideal primer introducing many of the principles of Buddhist philosophy, study and practice through characters and their experiences that resonate with a contemporary audience. Suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, How Joyous Effort Works and the previous books in the How Life Works Series are also a solid support for those already engaged in the teachings to reinforce or help shed light on some of the more complex aspects of Buddhist dharma.

View trailer HERE.

"...One of my important messages is that each one of us makes a difference, every day, and this is echoed throughout these pages. It is an inspiring read." Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder - The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace

"...Mark the pages, and keep the book handy - it's one you'll want to read again and again." Robert A.F. Thurman, Buddhist Studies Professor Emeritus, and bestselling author of Wisdom is Bliss, and other books on living and dying.

To learn more about Janet Ettele and her books: https://janetettele.com/

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