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The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Four Paws of Spiritual Success
David Michie
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Through a cat's eyes at the Dalai Lama's residence, discover the four spiritual pillars that transformed lives across 50 countries. What wisdom could a feline narrator reveal that's made Buddhist philosophy irresistible to readers in 30 languages? Enlightenment awaits - whiskers and all.

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A Cat's-Eye View of Enlightenment

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A scruffy, starving kitten with a wonky hip stumbles into a monastery. Hours later, she's nestled in the lap of the Dalai Lama himself, christened "Snow Lion" - a Tibetan symbol of fearless joy. This isn't a fairy tale. It's the premise of David Michie's beloved series that has captured hearts across 40 countries, translated into 28 languages, and found its way onto the nightstands of celebrities seeking wisdom wrapped in whiskers. What makes this series extraordinary isn't just its charm, but its ability to decode profound Buddhist philosophy through the eyes of a blue-eyed Himalayan who observes everything from her cushioned perch in one of the world's most sacred spaces. The fourth installment reveals the "Four Paws of Spiritual Success" - essential principles for finding genuine happiness - proving that sometimes the deepest truths come from the most unexpected teachers.

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When Your Claws Become Your Prison

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The Unexpected Gift of Giving

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The Self That Cannot Be Found

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Uniting Mind with Enlightenment

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Living the Four Paws

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Your Own Enlightened Nature

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