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Blue Jean Buddha [Sale Edition]

Voices of Young Buddhists

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Author(s) : Loundon, Sumi

Publishers Price : £12.99

Wisdom Price : £4.55(save 65%)

Availability : Currently in stock

ISBN : 0861711777

EAN : 9780861711772

Cover : Paperback

Pages : 234

Size : 228 x 152mm

Publisher : Wisdom Publications

Published : 2001

Category : Sale Books

Synopsis:
Sale edition. What does Buddhism mean to young people? Blue Jean Buddha offers real stories about young Buddhists in their own words that affirm and inform the young Buddhist adult experience. This one-of-a-kind book is about the experience of young people in America from their late teens and twenty-somethings who have embraced Buddhism. Thirty-three first person narratives reflect on abroad range of life stories, lessons, livelihood issues, such as growing up in a Zen centre, struggling with relationships, caring for the dying, and even using marathon running as meditation. Throughout, the editor Loundon provides an illuminating context for the tremendous variety of experiences shared.

"A fascinating, timely book. Human and lively, its many voices raise a forest of questions, all the hope and perplexity that the honest search for truth always brings. The world is changing so very quickly, and the Dharma`s form must also change. In the pages of Blue Jean Buddha you will meet the generation that is going to be in the thick of it." Zoketsu Norman Fischer.

"An idea whose time has come: essays from 28 young practicing Buddhists…a memorable, accomplished anthology." Publishers Weekly.

"Many books about the struggle to fit the Dharma into daily life are available, but most are by Buddhists in their forties or older. What about the challenges facing those in their twenties?" Booklist.

"Down-to-earth stories that resonate, regardless of the spiritual path with which we struggle. The contributer's frankness is inviting, as is the sheer power of so many voices celebrating their practice during their teens and twenties, a time in life when many walk the spiritual path alone." Shambhala Sun.

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