Poems of The Laughing Buddha, by Jane Robbins
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This unique, funny and inspiring book of poems documents the poet’s journey into greater and greater joy as she spends more time with her statue of the Laughing Buddha. “She practically dares the universe to bring her down, and it cannot do so. In poem after poem, laughter triumphs over whatever comes her way. It is a literate, knowing laughter,” that will set the reader “smiling, then laughing, then seeing, then smiling a deeper kind of smile.” Jane Marla Robbins is a National Endowment of the Arts Poetry Grant finalist.
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- Published on: 2015-06-02
- Released on: 2015-06-02
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Poems of The Laughing Buddha, by Jane Robbins Review “Lucky Buddha to find a home in Jane Marla Robbins’ Topanga Canyon garden and have her take down his every wise word. Her poems will set you smiling, then laughing, then seeing, then smiling a deeper kind of smile. Step into her garden and make your day.'” -- John Guare, Pullitzer Prize winning playwright, House of Blue Leaves, Six Degrees of Separation "Lively- cerebral-witty, yet filled with profound reflections, Robbins’ work reminds us that poetry can be both a celebration and an entertainment- not to mention food for thought." -- Patricia Bosworth, Vanity Fair, contributing editor; author of Anything Your Little Heart Desires and An American Family Story “In these brightly lit and joy-filled poems, all inspired by a stone statue of the Laughing Buddha, Jane Marla Robbins practically dares the universe to bring her down, and it cannot do so. In poem after poem, laughter triumphs over whatever comes her way, and it is a literate, knowing laughter, a cosmic, Buddhist laughter that will make even the most jaded reader say with the poet, 'Okay, I’m smiling now./Okay, I’ll have fun. With you./FUN!’” --Gail Wronsky, poet, author of Blue Shadow Behind Everything Dazzling "The great thing about Jane Marla Robbins is she conclusively proves that wisdom can be funny." --David Finkle, critic, New York Times Book Review; author, People Tell Me Things “Laugh with these poems.... all saturated with the essence of the ancient wisdom of the Laughing Buddha.” -- Qiu Xiaolong, poet, translator, author, 100 Poems From Tang and Song Dynasties “These poems touch heart and mind. They tickle, too, as well as possessing a unique power -- to transform all of us who read them into Laughing Buddhas ourselves” -- Enid Zuckerman, psychotherapist, LMSW, MA “Laughter is one of the messages that the Buddha, ‘The Enlightened or Awakened One’, and so many other wise people teach us, and Jane’s wonderful book reminds us why. I recommend it to all of us who need more smiling and laughter in our lives.” -- Rabbi Stan Levy, congregation B’nai Horin “Delve into Jane's musings with delight, nearly one for each week of the year. A cross between memoir, proverb and aphorism, these poems will charm and entice you with a new-found sense of delight and wonder at our crazy, crazy universe and our place within it.” -- Millicent Borges Accardi, CantoMundo and NEA fellow, author of Injuring Eternity and Woman on a Shaky Bridge
About the Author A finalist for a National Endowment of the Arts Poetry Grant, Jane was commissioned by the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to write and perform the one-woman play Reminiscences of Mozart by His Sister, which she also performed at Lincoln Center in New York. Her one-woman play, Miriam's Dance, in verse, about Moses' sister, was produced in New York and Los Angeles. Her most recent play, A Radical Friendship, a two-hander about Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Heschel, was last seen in Los Angeles starring Ed Asner as Rabbi Heschel. Her first book, Acting Techniques for Everyday Life: Look and Feel Self-Confident in Difficult Real-Life Situations, has sold over fifty thousand copies. Its accompanying deck of cards, Perform At Your Best: Acting Techniques for Business, Social, and Personal Success, won the Gold Axiom Business Book Award. Author of the chapbook, Dogs in Topanga, Jane can be seen reading some of the Poems of The Laughing Buddha on YouTube. For more information visit: janemarlarobbins.com.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Inspirational, but very laughable By Stephanie Ostlund I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I admit this book was not what I originally thought or expected. However, with that said, I did genuinely enjoy reading these poems. I found myself pleasantly, yet unexpectedly, laughing at some of the poems. “Dog Visit” was a particularly humorous poem, which I shared with a few friends who also got a good chuckle. I guess bathroom humor is funny, even if we are reading about a dog. The poem that I found most profound was “Proper Breakfast.” Robbins speaks about this old Buddha laughing even though terrible things are happening to her and her friends. While I am not personally in her position, I know too many who are. Robbins, through her laughing Buddha, reminds us to make sure we appreciate our lives. The Buddha is a sign of hope and the good that exists in a world that at times appears bleak and cumbersome. While Robbins and the laughing Buddha have many whimsical moments, there are several reflective moments as well. Many life lessons came from this Buddha. In “Rabbit Grass,” Robbins points to her Buddha watching her, “Maybe watching me/ watching them.” She also speaks to how we all watch each other, learning as we observe. Furthermore, in “Welcome,” Robbins speaks to how none of us are really what we appear to be, “Is nothing really what it seems/ Does nothing seem like what it really is?” No. Not everything is what it appears. I often find myself wearing several different faces, depending on the audience. I am not what I appear and neither is my history. Midway through this fairly short, but deeply meaningful read, I found myself thinking of the laughing Buddha as a friend or even a wise grandparent who helps guide the way through life. I want to find my own laughing Buddha to help me gain insight and show me the right path- even if it might only be my internal monologue. This short book of poems is ideal for so many people- old, young, those who seek inspiration or advice, but especially those who are seeking a good laugh.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. "...all I need to do is smile And all the wrinkles disappear!" By Carleen Markivich This book of poems is a breath of fresh air. In our everyday lives, humans are so busy and unable to appreciate the simple things in life. I love that the author took a simple object that most people would overlook and create a beautiful book of poems around it and included it in everyday life and occurrences. The book is wonderful and best if you read it in order instead of picking and choosing which poem to read first because they do tell a fascinating story. The poems, though they may be very simple on the surface are also quite deep in meaning. I was chuckling through some of them and of course finding my own laughter. One poem that struck me hard was "Painful Indecision." This is a concept in almost everybody's life that they find themselves in at some point. My favorite aspect of that poem is the confidence that the author instills in the reading that the answers will come. We all need a little guidance now and then and what better way than to look at laughter and the beauty and purity of it all to liven and lighten up our days. I would highly suggest this book to anyone who loves poetry and is looking for a little depth and a bit of laughter in life. We all could use a good chuckle. Now that I have read this book of poetry, I will fondly remember some of the beauty behind the writing every time I look at a laughing Buddha. I can't help but smile as I look at the cover of this book. Thank you for the smiles, laughter, and lessons on how to lighten life a bit Ms. Robbins. I truly appreciate your work and your talent. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Buddhist, or not, this book is funny! By Florence Chavez I loved the simplicity and honesty in Jane Marla Robbins book, "Poems of the Laughing Buddha." I was worried, not being Buddhist, that I wouldn't understand or relate to her poetry... but that was so not the case. Her words spoke truth to me, about living life to the fullest. The idea of realizing that although some things may happen that we can't control, you can still laugh at the end of the day. Her poem "Painful Indecision" spoke to me, as I too feel like I'm at a crossroads in my life and don't know what to do. I'm getting ready to turn 30, and am trying to decide whether or not expanding my family is the right thing right now. "Laugh.. Master that, and the answers will come." I only wish it were longer, but is great for anyone looking for some really good laughs or a fresh perspective on a bleak situation. I would recommend it to anyone. I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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