Why I am writing The Dalai Lama’s Cat series

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October 22, 2013October 22, 2013

I am sometimes asked why I wrote The Dalai Lama’s Cat. With the second book in the series, The Art of Purring, to be released in just over a month’s time, I thought perhaps it’s time I explained myself.

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Comments (19)

Rebecca Laforce

ReplyOctober 22, 2013

I continue to adore this book and all the wisdom YOU have shared. I am so looking forward to “The Art of Purring”
Thank you with all my heart!!
Blessings
Jennifer Delatorre

ReplyOctober 22, 2013

Loved reading the dali lama’s cat and loved hearing how it came about. Have pre ordered the art of purring and hurry up and meditate..thanks for book and HHC
All the best
Jenny
Terri Opp (Oppenheimer)

ReplyOctober 22, 2013

Maybe you were a cat in a past life your book is so wonderful and left me wanting for more. Thank you for sharing this wisdom. I am looking forward to The Art of Purring.
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Lily Dorfmeier

ReplyOctober 24, 2013

I plan on reading your book. My question is this; Is this a cat of reincarnation you are talking about?
Lily Dorfmeier

ReplyOctober 24, 2013

Is this cat a product of reincarnation?
Nita

ReplyNovember 1, 2013

I’ve read a lot of nonfiction/dharma/Buddhist books, but I really loved the small scenarios you created that distill the gist of Buddhist principles into practical examples. I love that I can loan this book to those interested in the basics, to invite them into the dharma!
- David Michie Author
  
  ReplyNovember 5, 2013
  
  Thank you so much, Nita – that’s so much what I was hoping.
Mary Jo Williams

ReplyOctober 26, 2014

Thank you for writing the series. LOVE these books. Makes the lessons so simple and charming. We are devoting a full day at our middle/high school to following our passion, and I’m using a quotation from The Art of Purring to explain this to students!
- David Michie Author
  
  ReplyOctober 29, 2014
  
  Thank you so much Mary Jo, for your warm message. I am so happy to know that some of the lessons are being shared with your students!
  With very best wishes and thanks again, David
Kerrin Hill

ReplyJanuary 30, 2015

I’m 2/3 of the way through the first book & finding it more is engrossing as I go. You have the gift of making the lessons easy to understand while not losing their essence. I started reading because of the cat (who is adorable) but I’m also finding the lessons fascinating. Looking forward to hunting up The Art of Purring.
- David Michie Author
  
  ReplyFebruary 8, 2015
  
  I am so glad this is resonating with you, Kerrin! Warm wishes, David
Betty Jo McDonald

ReplyAugust 11, 2015

I just ordered your book through the local little book store. I have a cat named The Dalai Lama. He appeared in my front yard, self assured, beautiful, large penetrating blue eyes and he purrs all the time. I call it “going to his zen place” I heard my neighbors calling him “fat Cat”–which he is not–he is simply majestically built. It seemed logical to me to call him by his Holinesses official name. I discovered two things about this cat–he was abandoned by someone who moved away and he had a huge cancerous tumor on his right hind leg, caused by a vaccination. He is now cancer free, and lives life happily on 3 legs. And purrs all the time, blesses the lives of many in the neighborhood with his beautiful presence. Can’t wait to get my copy of your book–Actually I ordered two copies–one as a gift.
- David Michie Author
  
  ReplyAugust 21, 2015
  
  Thank you so much, Betty, for sharing your story. So glad to hear your HH is well! Warm wishes, David
Pamela Dyson-Harvey

ReplyJanuary 3, 2016

I have just finished the Dalai Lama’s Cat – what a beautiful book, and what a marvellous way of introducing people to the teachings of Buddhism. I never wanted the book to end, so you can imagine how delighted I am to know that I can now read ‘ The Art of Purring’
Thank you David, and very best wishes
Pamela
- David Michie Author
  
  ReplyJanuary 29, 2016
  
  Thank you so much for your very kind message, Pamela! Warm wishes, David
Melissa

ReplyNovember 28, 2017

Your first book came up in our (international) online dharma group meeting, and I found your site. Thanks for following upon your great concept. I look forward to reading it!
- David Michie
  
  ReplyNovember 28, 2017
  
  Hope you enjoy and find it useful, Melissa! Warm wishes, David
Gilda

ReplyJuly 19, 2020

Dear David: I am now reading the fourth book in Dalai Lama’s Cat series. I have loved all of these books and when I am reading them I find myself smiling with happiness. They have been a particular boon during this time of the Covid pandemic, and I have recommended them to many friends, Buddhist practitioners and many who are not. What I love is the voice of HHC/Rinpoche/Little Snow Lion, which you have so beautifully captured, and which allows you to include basic Buddhist principles, teachings, truths IN PLAIN ENGLISH. Thank you so much for this gift that you have given to all of your readers and fans.

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