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Reach Your Zen Moment! The latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Buddhism updates one of Alpha Books's most successful books in the religion/spirituality category, providing extensive information on both understanding the teachings and schools of Buddhism and incorporating the tenets of Buddhism into everyday life. It also includes additional information on Buddhism's effect on popular arts and sciences, the continuing relevance of the Dalai Lama, and an annotated bibliography. * With Buddhism as one of America's fastest growing religions, the audience continues to renew itself * Covers all four schools of Buddhism: Zen, Tibetan, Pure Land, and Insight Meditation, which are not in competitors' books * For thousands of years, Buddhism has been a source of inner peace and security for millions.
About the Author
Gary Gregory Gach (born November 30, 1947) is an American author, translator, and editor living on Russian Hill, San Francisco. He's produced nine books, and his work has appeared in dozens of anthologies and hundreds of periodicals. A dynamic speaker and teacher, he facilitates a weekly mindfulness practice group in San Francisco, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism.
In his life roles, he's designed books, bought and sold books in a 2nd-hand shop, and edited books for authors and publishers. He's also been a stevedore, hospital administrator, editor in chief, web weaver, and actor on stage, screen, tv and radio.
On a lazy day, you can find him reading a book, taking a walk, having tea with a friend, or swimming the San Francisco Bay.
Author page: GaryGach.com
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