Battle Against Infinity
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Publisher Description
Albert Einstein supposedly once said that Buddhism has all the markings of a cosmic religion. This engaging little book paints Buddhism as the way of the world to come but yet explains patiently why it is all right to fail at trying to become a Buddhist.
With lucid style and characteristic wit, Ms Fields deftly interweaves the past, the present and the future, science and spirituality, the East and the West, earth and space, and prose and poetry to produce a rich tapestry studded not only with gems of stupefying similes and mesmerising metaphors, but also drenched with the distilled wisdom of the ages infused with original inspirational insight.
Buddhism is a religion for wealthy intellectuals, according to Fields. But read this beautifully crafted book to find out just who might be one.
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Customer Reviews
This is a great little book
This really is a pretty exceptional piece of literary work. Rest assured that it will stretch you and open your mind in ways you didn't think possible. As a book that blends poetry, science and spiritualism into an awesome cocktail I think it deserves unique kudos. I will read it again. Have it on both iPads now.
A skeptic laments her inability to believe, and finds solace in Science and Eastern thought.
This book is an honest-from-the-heart narrative of how a non-believer came to accept the hard facts of life armed with with nothing but modern Science and ancient Indian wisdom.
In the preface, Ms. Fields wisely posts a disclaimer after Edgar in Shakespeare’s in King Lear: “I speak what I feel, not what I ought to say”. Oh boy, does she ever! Her thoughts are taunting, provocative, sometimes downright offensive to people who hold deeply religious beliefs, but they carry a tone of sincerity and forthrightness I’ve seldom seen elsewhere.
An absolute must-read for those interested in spirituality - not just those of Buddhist or Zen mindset.
Delightful read
The poem about Arthur’s final battle is the highlight of this book. I am smitten with it and so is my daughter. The ending took me by complete surprise. I’m positive it’s going to be the subject of discussion at many reading groups.