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Buddha Is As Buddha Does : The Ten Original Practices for Enlightened Living

by Surya Das
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Overview

In the book you now hold, national bestselling author Lama Surya Das offers a thorough map to the richest treasure a human being can find—the Buddha's advice for living to your true potential. Appropriate for new seekers as well as experienced practitioners, and accompanied by lively anecdotes and practical exercises, this is one of the most accessible books to date on the ancient and timeless wisdom of the Buddha. Buddha Is as Buddha Does is for everyone who seeks to become a better person and share in the bounty of true Buddha nature.

Synopsis

In the book you now hold, national bestselling author Lama Surya Das offers a thorough map to the richest treasure a human being can find—the Buddha's advice for living to your true potential. Appropriate for new seekers as well as experienced practitioners, and accompanied by lively anecdotes and practical exercises, this is one of the most accessible books to date on the ancient and timeless wisdom of the Buddha. Buddha Is as Buddha Does is for everyone who seeks to become a better person and share in the bounty of true Buddha nature.

Spirituality and Health magazine

“a solid and substantive work on the compassionate way. ”

About the Author, Surya Das

Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost American Buddhist teachers and scholars, is the founder and spiritual director of the Dzogchen Foundation (www.dzogchen.org) in Massachusetts and California. He is the author of several books, including the national bestseller Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Modern World.

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Editorials

Caroline Myss

"A wonderful book for the soul."

Sam Keen

"Enough wit and wisdom to keep you entertained for a lifetime. Read it. Enjoy it. Practice it."

Gehlek Rimpoche

"This book will guide and help readers to ease their suffering."

Sharon Salzberg

"The immense potential of a life rooted in wisdom and compassion is made beautifully clear in this new offering."

Cheryl Richardson

"A book that will truly make a difference in your life."

Sulak Sivaraksa

"An easy-to-read guide for anyone looking to reach new heights of compassion and understanding."

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

"People of any faith will appreciate this contemporary reflection on ancient wisdom."

Joseph Goldstein

"A joy to read. Rich, nuanced, and above all, practical, as it illuminates the path of enlightend living."

Ram Dass

"Anybody interested in Buddhism has much to learn here. Das is wise, intelligent, clear, humorous and an excellent teacher."

Spirituality and Health Magazine

"a solid and substantive work on the compassionate way. "

Spirituality and Health magazine

“a solid and substantive work on the compassionate way. ”

Spirituality & Health magazine

“a solid and substantive work on the compassionate way. ”

Book Details

Published
February 1, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
288
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780060859534

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