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by Gary Gach (Author) "We humans are curious..." (more)
Key Phrases: Hui Neng, Thich Nhat Hanh, San Francisco (more...)
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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 The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism. 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. --Brian Bruya

Magical Blend, Issue 84, February 2003
a wonderful resource ... gives and overview and goes far beyond the basics ... both enjoyable and inspiring

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha; 1st edition (August 7, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0028641701
  • ISBN-13: 978-0028641706
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #391,534 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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First Sentence:
We humans are curious.