Buddha at Work

Geetanjali Pandit uses fictionalized dialogues with the historical Buddha to apply Buddhist principles — gratitude, mindfulness, managing difficult colleagues — to the everyday modern workplace. It's an unusual format, but Pandit's two decades of C-suite HR experience at major Indian media companies keep the advice grounded in real professional scenarios. Each chapter closes with a reflection exercise, which gives it a practical, workbook-adjacent feel. Deccan Chronicle and Glam Adelaide both praised it as down-to-earth and relatable. The honest caveat is that the Buddhist spiritual framework is woven throughout, not incidental, so readers with exclusive religious commitments may find the underlying philosophy a poor fit. The fictionalized dialogue style can also feel artificial. For open-minded professionals seeking meaning at work, it's a genuinely accessible read.