false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173021749m/238895.jpg 238895 2 Gary Gach is like that teacher you always wanted--easygoing, full of information, able to communicate in humorous and meaningful ways, and a little bit wacky. So he's the perfect author for <I>The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism</I>. In this trademark easy-to-read format, Gach introduces us to a very human Buddha, along with the rules for living that make a Buddhist a Buddhist. In addition to the various kinds of meditation, he shows us how to meditate at meals and be aware of the interconnections in life. We learn about popular branches of Buddhism, like Zen and Tibetan, with an emphasis on practicing here and now. There is the theoretical: emptiness, nothingness, impermanence, as well as a very strong dose of the practical: Buddha at work, Buddhist films, environmental concerns, Buddhist celebrations, etc. Gach brings it all together with a light touch and an enthusiasm that makes you want to get up and do something Buddhist. <I>--Brian Bruya</I> 231418 2001 Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism, Second Edition total:45|5:0|4:1|3:0|2:0|1:0| 45 164 84 12 5 1 false false Tue Sep 04 07:32:13 -0700 2007 Wed Nov 07 09:25:18 -0800 2007
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Especially recommended if you come from a Western Christian background. If you have some familiarity with Eastern thought already, this may be too much of a layman's book for you.

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