ROAD SAGE

Described as a course on mindfulness, Boorstein's program is a the Buddhist equivalent of "chicken soup for the driver"--a friendly chat about how to smell the flowers when other drivers are making you anxious, impatient or angry. Buddhist wisdom is delivered by this grandmother and therapist in a way that really connects with the listener: "How are you right now? Are you ok? Are you smiling?" There's a wonderful array of anecdotes and brief meditations that are just plain relaxing. But more valuable than all of this is the shared sense of contentment and optimism that flows out of her every word. It's a great lesson in how to make every driving experience a "beautiful dharma." T.W. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 00]