But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times.
Back in high school -- when I was extremely unsure of myself and everything else in the world, I read how-to books constantly. I would actually stay in on Friday nights in order to read these books and get a better sense of who I could be someday. I had a month to read it in order to prepare for my book club, and I knew I could get through it in a matter of days.
The reason I bring this up is because this book brought me back to those days. But once I had gotten through more than half of the book, I realized I wasn't really getting that much out of it at all.
Balance is key to a Buddhist, and they have their own stuff to deal with. They recognize that you must find your own way, and they must as well.
Unlike some people you may have dated, a Buddhist has a strong moral code.
While this isn't the sort of book I would pick up at first glance (it was my book club's choice), I can honestly say that I walked away feeling slightly more enlightened.
Enlightened in a spiritual, religious, self-knowing way.
Maybe you’re tired of dating the same types of people over and over again.
Well, if that’s the case, I’d like to suggest something you may not have thought about: a Buddhist. And as you’re about to find out, they make wonderful partners…
Then they will see one another not only in the present life but also in the life to come.” In some rare dating advice he pointed out that one who gambles “is not sought after for matrimony,” although this was in the context of arguing against gambling rather than saying what one should do to get hitched.
The source of our quote is a novel by Monica Drake, published in 2007, called “Clown Girl” (page 57).