Book Summary
In this unique and utterly novel presentation, David Loy explores the fascinating proposition that the stories we tell - about what is and is not possible, about ourselves, about right and wrong, life and death, about the world and everything in it - become the very building blocks of our experience and of the universe itself. Loy uses an intriguing mixture of quotations from familiar and less-familiar sources and brief standalone micro-essays, engaging both the reader and himself in challenging and illuminating dialogue. As we come to see that the world is made - in a word - of stories, we come to a richer understanding of that most elusive of Buddhist ideas: shunyata, the "generative emptiness" that makes up all forms. Reminiscent of Zen koans and works of sophisticated poetry, this book rewards both casual reading and deep reflection.
Book Details
| Book Name | The World Is Made Of Stories |
| Author | David R. Loy |
| Publisher | Wisdom Publications (ma) (Aug 2010) |
| ISBN | 9780861716159 |
| Pages | 116 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 581 |
