The Dharma Diamond
★★★★★
“ Like sitting with a wise friend for tea, and genuinely engaging with what matters. ”
– Dr. Danielle Ireland-Piper
(LLB/BIR, LLM, GradDipLP, PhD)
★★★★★
“ A powerful companion for reflection and inner alignment… ”
– Katie Kavanagh (Founder,
The Acorn Wellness Retreat)
“Readers describe it as a book they return to — not for answers, but for orientation.
When the world feels loud, it brings you back to what is real.”
The Journey
Five parts that move from disorientation to clarity, from principle to practice, from self to world.
PART I
Orientation
Where we begin: an honest account of the modern condition, and the case for a framework that can hold.
PART II
The Four Principles
A deep exploration of Truth, Respect, Purity, and Effort — their nature, their demands, and their rewards.
PART III
From Essence to Life
How the principles move from the page into ordinary decisions — the daily texture of a coherent life.
PART IV
Shadow, Story, and Culture
The forces that pull us away from our best selves: the shadow within, the stories we inherit, and the cultures we inhabit.
PART V
Design, Responsibility, and Hope
Taking the long view — how individuals and communities can build something that lasts, and why there is genuine reason for hope.
From readers
★★★★★
“It’s a living piece of work
and one well-worth diving into.”
– Dr. Danielle Ireland-Piper
(LLB/BIR, LLM, GradDipLP, PhD)
“Geary’s ‘Dharma Diamond’ is more than just another ‘self-help’ book. It offers an opportunity to actively engage and reflect. It’s metaphorically like sitting with a wise friend for tea and genuinely engaging with what matters. I recommend this book to everyone, and particularly to those feeling a non-alignment with aspects of their lives.”
Rooted in the depth of ancient wisdom, The Dharma Diamond offers a thoughtful map for navigating life. It is a powerful companion for reflection and inner alignment, helping to strengthen our connection to the deeper truth within. A wonderful handbook for those who wish to live consciously and with purpose, it is a book I returned to more than once, each time with a deeper understanding and a clearer sense of my true self.
“In life, we are all dealt a different hand. What matters most is not what we are given, but how we respond. There is an old wisdom in values and principles, especially in uncertain times. In The Dharma Diamond, Geary makes that wisdom feel timely and alive, offering memorable ideas and practical insight to help us meet life with greater clarity, integrity, and a steadier sense of self. I recommend it highly.”
“Michael’s book offers a thoughtful, sincere exploration of ethical living, duty, and purpose, encouraging people to align their actions with values and inner clarity. It is a reflective guide for anyone seeking meaning and balance in everyday life.”
“Readers describe it as a book they return to — not for answers, but for orientation.
When the world feels loud, it brings you back to what is real.”
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“Readers describe it as a book they return to — not for answers, but for orientation.
When the world feels loud, it brings you back to what is real.”
★★★★★
“It’s a living piece of work
and one well-worth diving into.”
– Dr. Danielle Ireland-Piper
(LLB/BIR, LLM, GradDipLP, PhD)
My purpose as an artist is
multifaceted, yet clear:
“To be a prism of vision and instrument of light to awaken and activate consciousness through personal artistic insight.”
About Michael Geary
Michael Geary is a Vedic astrologer, counsellor, and lifelong student of wisdom traditions. For more than forty years, his work has been shaped by the meeting point of spiritual inquiry, human experience, and the search for authentic self-understanding.
A compass for those searching for direction in uncertain times.
