Summary of The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life is a book which believes that the purpose of life is not to attain fame, fortune, or success, but to pursue one's true religion, use one's talents and unique gifts to create a life of meaning. Drawing on both Eastern and Western philosophy, this book expounds on the idea that meaning comes from within, not from external societal or material values. The book also discusses what the meaning of life is for each one of us: the choices we make and how we interact with those around us, the moral positions we take, and the need to be connected with something bigger than ourselves.