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In her first two books, Byron Katie showed how suffering can be ended by questioning the stressful thoughts that create it, through a process of self-inquiry she calls The Work. Now, in A Thousand Names for Joy, she encourages us to discover the freedom that lives on the other side of inquiry.
Stephen Mitchell–the renowned translator of the Tao Te Ching–selected provocative excerpts from that ancient text as a stimulus for Katie to talk about the most essential issues that face us all: life and death, good and evil, love, work, and fulfillment. The result is an audiobook that allows the timeless insights of the Tao Te Ching to resonate anew for us today, while offering a vivid and illuminating glimpse into the life of someone who for twenty years–ever since she “woke up to reality” one morning in 1986–has been living what Lao-tzu wrote more than 2,500 years ago.
With her stories of total ease in all circumstances, Katie does more than describe the awakened mind; she lets you see it, feel it, in action. And she shows you how that mind is yours as well.
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"Some of the things she says seem kind of out there, a little bit of what my best friend calls "the woo." But for the most part, this book describes how someone who has fully internalized Byron Katie's "The Work" sees the world -- and it's a pretty nice worldview."
— Richard (5 out of 5 stars)
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Byron Katie is one of the truly great and inspiring teachers of our time. She has been enormously helpful to me personally. I love this very wise woman, and I encourage everyone to immerse themselves in this phenomenal book.
— Dr. Wayne W. Dyer -
A Thousand Names for Joy is a vivid and powerful portrait of the awakened mind. I am captivated by Katie’s clear mind and loving heart, which offer the world a simple process to find joy. Who knew? Katie did, and what a blessing she offers to us all.
— Iyanla Vanzant, founder, Inner Visions Institute -
Katie’s teachings and everyday life are pure wisdom. A Thousand Names for Joy shows us the way to inner peace, and she directs us there fearlessly, relentlessly, and with utmost generosity. I have rarely seen anyone—spiritual teachers included—embody wisdom as powerfully as Katie in her passionate embrace of each and every moment.
— Roshi Bernie Glassman -
Byron Katie’s Work . . . acts like a razor-sharp sword that cuts through illusion and enables you to know for yourself the timeless essence of your being.
— Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now
A Thousand Names for Joy Listener Reviews
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" An amazing look into an enlightened person. Wow. I couldn't put this book down. "
— Sheri, 2/17/2014 -
" My second book by Katie. I continue to be surprised by how brutal this outlook sounds while understanding the purpose of the 4 questions. Katie leads me to question everything and wonder if my sense of reality is just a dream. "
— Sue, 2/5/2014 -
" Her work has changed my life so much for the better! "
— Cat, 2/4/2014 -
" absolutely worth it! only downside is that there is such a concentration of wisdom after a while my brain almost goes blank. but when taken in smaller bits, it is excellent. amazing really. "
— Maggie, 1/9/2014 -
" My mind is not ready to think completely in this way. I love Byron Katies work as a rule but this was beyond me. "
— Jana, 1/7/2014 -
" I have been following Katie for a few years now and enjoys her inspiration. I have currently ordered 3 of her books and will review upon receipt. "
— Michelle, 12/20/2013 -
" Strange......didn't finish. "
— Karen, 12/17/2013 -
" I shouldn't really rate this, since I didn't get to finish it as it was on hold for someone else at the library when it was time to renew. I think I want to start with one of Byron Katie's earlier books and come back to this one later... "
— Angie, 12/14/2013 -
" not always easy to read, but life changing "
— Sigrid, 12/2/2013 -
" This book is one I return to over and over. It takes her outlook and expands it and allows for better understanding. It never stops being inspiring no matter how often I read it. "
— Lori, 11/25/2013 -
" If you enjoy "Loving What Is" you will definitely like this book as well. It's a more poetic exploration of Katie's work, as connected to the Tao te Ching. "
— Patricia, 10/29/2013 -
" A book that brings peace in a chaotic life. "
— Alaina, 9/21/2013 -
" Totally makes me think twice before complaining about anything in life. "
— Ebony, 7/19/2013 -
" The power of questions/questioning... "
— Linty, 7/18/2013 -
" based on Taoism. "
— Justine, 6/24/2013 -
" I've checked this book out of the library but have just barely started it. Attended a workshop in the wintertime and thought I'd read a little on my own. I never got started on this book. Checked it back into the library more than a week overdue! "
— Diane, 4/22/2013 -
" My life is better after reading this book. "
— Joyce, 1/12/2013 -
" Her little steps are so helpful in dealing with others. They are so simple and they work so well. The audio version is my favorite because you hear the actual people and Katie talking out the stories. "
— Amy, 1/1/2013 -
" One of the best teachers on the face of the earth. "
— Dorothy, 9/26/2012 -
" This is a book I return to over and over through the years. Her message is simple: accept what is. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. "
— Angela, 9/21/2012 -
" Simply a must read for anyone wishing to liberate their mind and body from false assumptions about life. Beautiful, real and powerful. "
— Davide, 7/16/2012 -
" An important re-connection to The Work. "
— Miranda, 7/4/2012 -
" Unbelivably good. Give me completely new way of looking at life. "
— Amydudu, 5/24/2012 -
" I've read this five times over the past few years. Love it. Beautiful expression of a life lived in love. "
— Lola, 4/3/2012 -
" As much as I love Byron Katie, I'd probably reached saturation point (books, audio, video). Didn't manage to finish this one. Loved the use of the female pronoun throughout when referring to the Master. "
— Natasha, 1/18/2012 -
" This is BK's take on the Tao. It is very insightful and fulfilling. We should all take time to find Joy. It's there all we have to do is shift our preception of life. "
— Gladys, 1/16/2012 -
" Loved this book. Love this woman. "
— Margaretflynn, 10/4/2011 -
" Some beautiful insights in this one - the only thing is I wish there was more dialogues, because I love reading those. <br/>Gorgeous and simple - life changing things in her books. I love them all. "
— Lorra, 5/9/2011 -
" Loved this book. Love this woman. "
— Margaretflynn, 4/13/2011 -
" Beautiful book. Byron Katie amazes me. I ended up buying my own copy. "
— Mary, 1/2/2011 -
" Her work has changed my life so much for the better! "
— Cat, 12/8/2010 -
" Unbelivably good. Give me completely new way of looking at life. "
— Amydudu, 11/9/2010 -
" absolutely worth it! only downside is that there is such a concentration of wisdom after a while my brain almost goes blank. but when taken in smaller bits, it is excellent. amazing really. "
— Maggie, 7/20/2010 -
" I shouldn't really rate this, since I didn't get to finish it as it was on hold for someone else at the library when it was time to renew. I think I want to start with one of Byron Katie's earlier books and come back to this one later... "
— Angie, 6/1/2010 -
" I've checked this book out of the library but have just barely started it. Attended a workshop in the wintertime and thought I'd read a little on my own. I never got started on this book. Checked it back into the library more than a week overdue! "
— Diane, 5/4/2010 -
" I've read this five times over the past few years. Love it. Beautiful expression of a life lived in love. "
— Lola, 3/29/2010 -
" My mind is not ready to think completely in this way. I love Byron Katies work as a rule but this was beyond me. "
— Jana, 3/9/2010 -
" Zero stars is probably more appropriate. "
— Martina, 10/4/2009 -
" Absolutely mind-opening!!! <br/>I recommend this book to everyone! "
— Theresa, 8/10/2009 -
" I ended up skimming over the chapters...great that she overcame her depression, but this wasn't "the way" for me. "
— Julia, 7/12/2009
About the Authors
Byron Katie, a speaker and author of nine books, discovered self-inquiry in 1986 and developed her remarkable method for finding happiness and freedom, called the Work. She has been traveling around the world for more than a dozen years teaching The Work directly to hundreds of thousands of people. In addition, she has introduced The Work into business settings, universities, schools, churches, prisons, and hospitals.
Stephen Mitchell was born in Brooklyn in 1943, educated at Amherst, the Sorbonne, and Yale, and de-educated through intensive Zen practice. His many books include the bestselling Tao Te Ching, Gilgamesh, and The Second Book of the Tao, as well as The Gospel according to Jesus, Bhagavad Gita, The Book of Job, and Meetings with the Archangel.