The Buddha Smiles: A Collection of Dharma Toons

by Mari Gayatri Stein, Joseph Goldstein, Sylvia Bornstein (Contributor)

The Buddha Smiles is a delightful gathering of Mari Gayatri Stein’s cartoons, or dharmatoons. The book follows a group of human and non-humans as they seek their enlightenment, exposing their strengths and weaknesses (and ours as well) in the process. The Buddha Smiles gently teaches the nature of Buddhist thought through cartoons on the Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, and the nature of the Hindrances along the path. First full-length book of Buddhist cartoons.

Genres: Buddhism

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

About the author

Mari Gayatri Stein is an author, artist, and cartoonist whose insightful words and drawings have delighted readers for over thirty years. Her whimsical illustrations and stories have been published in numerous collaborative book efforts, magazines, newspapers, and journals. Her works are embodiments of love, spirit, and heart, doused with humor, irony, and hope.

In perfect harmony with her artistic and writing endeavors, Mari has taught Yoga and meditation for two decades.

She lives with her husband and their two canine companions on an organic farm in southern Oregon in the summer, and writes by the sea in Malibu during the winter.

Reviews

[Sandeep Gautam · Rating 2 out of 5]

A whimsical book which mixes Buddhism and humour; some cartoons are really fun and cool, while others make you think and reflect.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional."
This book of wise cartoons helps me lighten up. I keep it handy
so I will remember.