Why Buddhism?: Westerners in Search of Wisdom

by VickiMacKenzie (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $12.94

  This title investigates why Westerners are turning to Buddhism in record numbers, featuring the stories of famous Buddhists such as composer Philip Glass and Professor Bob Thurman. The author, who has been a Buddhist for 25 years, explores the question in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia with people who have turned to Buddhism, taking its philosophy and spirit into their lives and work. Among the stories are those of Buddhist luminaries Sharon Salzberg and Stephen Batchelor, and ordinary people: a mother, a counsellor and a businessman. The book explores Buddhism, ideas about other religions, about work and worldly success, thoughts on mind, consciousness and enlightenment; views on nature, the family, relationships, and death. The picture that emerges is a reflection on what Buddhism means to the contemporary West.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.28

  This title takes a look at why Buddhism is the fastest-growing religion in the West. Vicki Mackenzie, author of A Cave in the Snow , has been a Buddhist for 25 years. An interviewer, journalist and author, she explores this question in the UK, the US and Australia, with people who have turned to Buddhism, taking its philosophy and spirit into their lives and work. Among the stories are those of composer Philip Glass and Professor Bob Thurman and Buddhist luminaries Sharon Salzberg and Stephen Batchelor. The book explores Buddhism in relation to: ideas about other religions; about work and worldly success; thoughts on mind, consciousness and enlightenment; views on nature, the family, relationships; and death. The picture that emerges is a reflection on what Buddhism means to the contemporary West. This picture shows that Buddhism appears to attract intelligent and creative thinkers who seek a wiser way to live, inspiring them with joyful spirituality, tolerant and practical ethics, and fellowship within the unity of all life.