BOOK: THE BUDDHIST CEO by THANE LAWRIE
Hamish’s chance encounter with a Buddhist monk has a profound effect on his life. He dreams of becoming a monk one day, but he loves his family deeply, and at work his
compassionate leadership unexpectedly makes him CEO of a struggling nonprofit. Over the years, he strives to apply Buddhism to everything he does, often seeking peace,
solitude, and everyday answers at a Buddhist monastery.
On the face of it, Hamish is successful, and satisfied with his efforts to square the material with the spiritual. But behind the scenes, staff plot against him, and
mysterious physical symptoms force a spiritual reckoning. Is it possible for the Buddhist CEO to face these challenges and stay true to his core values and beliefs?
• One of the first books, possibly the first, to describe the internal journey of a CEO through the
lens of their spirituality
• Almost everyone has struggled with a colleague, or a decision made at work. This story
describes many outlandish workplace dramas that will fascinate and enthrall the curious mind
AUTHOR BIO
Thane Lawrie is an award-winning CEO in his home country of Scotland. A graduate of the
University of Aberdeen and University of Glasgow, Thane has had a diverse career, culminating
in leading and transforming a once struggling social enterprise and going on to win numerous
prestigious business awards both locally and nationally, including being placed in the Sunday
Times top 100 companies to work for in the UK. Thane is married with two sons and has been a
practicing Buddhist for over twenty years. This is Thane’s first novel, although he has previously
published in academic peer-reviewed journals in the field of health science.
