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The Buddhist Guide to New York: Where to Go, What to Do, and How to Make the Most of the Fantastic Resources in the Tri-State Area [Paperback]

Jeff Wilson (Author), Mike Taylor (Illustrator)
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December 4, 2000
Buddhism in New York is as exciting and diverse as the city itself, but can be just as overwhelming for those new to the practice. What's a good temple or practice center to try for your first visit? What should you wear? What are the differences between the various schools? With The Buddhist Guide to New York, you can find a supportive community in which to explore the wisdom offered by this 2,500-year-old tradition. The book includes:

* A brief introduction to Buddhism and the different schools, from Pure Land to Zen
* General etiquette for visiting temples
* Practice centers in all five boroughs, New York State, New Jersey, and Connecticut
* Tibetan stores and restaurants
* Buddhist health practitioners
* Museums and cultural resources
* Bookstores, publications, educational institutions, and other resources

Whether you're a new explorer of Buddhism or a long-time practitioner, The Buddhist Guide to New York will help you enjoy everything the region has to offer.

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The torrent of spiritual travel books becomes more niche-specific with The Buddhist Guide to New York: Where to Go, What to Do, and How to Make the Most of the Fantastic Resources in the Tri-State Area. As author Jeff Wilson points out, the New York metropolitan area offers unprecedented opportunities for Buddhists of all persuasionsAthe five boroughs alone contain more than 100 temples and meditation centers including traditions such as Pure Land, Vipassana, Vajrayana, Nichiren and Zen. Wilson's guide to Buddhism's many schools and nationalities is practical, enjoyable and highly informative.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Jeff Wilson is a former staff member of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the widest-read Buddhist magazine in the United States. He lives in Queens, New York.

Mike Taylor's cartoons have appeared in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and the book Buddha Laughing.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (December 4, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312267150
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312267155
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,046,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I'd read a little about Buddhism but not really gotten around to figuring out how to practice it until I came across this little gem, which erased all my excuses for procrastinating - I don't know where to go, what if they don't speak English, how am I supposed to act? The author lays it all out and, from reading about the different schools of Buddhism and the individual character of temples and practice centers, I was able to identify several places I wanted to try. You will learn so much!
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Must Have Guide August 19, 2001
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Jeff Wilson, a Buddhist who practices in the Pure Land tradition, has written an indispensable guide to Buddhist practice in New York City...

His book is very reader friendly and gives a tremendous feel for all the various places to practice which are available in the tri-state area...the book is a must have for both the experienced practitioner who wants to have a guide and the new practitioner who is looking for a sangha...

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I bought this book mainly to get a better feel for the various Buddhist sects proliferating today, as the book has a great capsule overview of what the focus of each main group is. However, the book is book insightful and amusing, and will save the novice Buddhist visitor or tourist many a misstep or faus pas, not to mention wasted time. Wilson gives great, easy to follow information and covers not only NYC but I think the whole state. Definitely goes in my bag the next time I take a trip north!
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So, what's Buddhism all about, anyway? Read the first page
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weekly meditation, peace pagoda, branch temple, walking meditation, sitting meditation, meditation instruction
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