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In 2006 His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who calls Lama Surya Das the American Lama, said to an American audience, It is not enough just to meditate and pray, which are always good things to do, but we also must take positive action in this world.
In the process of awakening, the Buddha realized that all of us, deep within, are inherently perfect and whole, with the capacity to overcome suffering and transform ourselves into forces for good. In this book national bestselling author Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost American Buddhist teachers, offers a thorough, tried-and-true map to the richest treasure a human being can find-- Buddha's advice for living to your true potential. By following these guidelines, you will enter into a life of greater joy, clarity, peace, and wisdom than you ever thought possible.
Whether you consider yourself a Buddhist, Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu, atheist, or agnostic, Buddha Is as Buddha Does enables you to reflect more deeply upon how you think, speak, and behave in each moment and to explore more intently your relationships with others. 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.
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“a solid and substantive work on the compassionate way. ” Spirituality and Health magazine
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“A wonderful book for the soul.” Caroline Myss, author of Entering the Castle and Anatomy of the Spirit
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“The immense potential of a life rooted in wisdom and compassion is made beautifully clear in this new offering.” Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
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“A book that will truly make a difference in your life.” Cheryl Richardson, author of Take Time for Your Life and The Unmistakable Touch of Grace
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“An easy-to-read guide for anyone looking to reach new heights of compassion and understanding.” Sulak Sivaraksa, author of Conflict, Culture, Change: Engaged Buddhism in a Globalized World
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“People of any faith will appreciate this contemporary reflection on ancient wisdom.” Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep
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“A joy to read. Rich, nuanced, and above all, practical, as it illuminates the path of enlightend living.” Joseph Goldstein, author of One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism
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“Enough wit and wisdom to keep you entertained for a lifetime. Read it. Enjoy it. Practice it.” Sam Keen, author of Fire in the Belly
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“This book will guide and help readers to ease their suffering.” Gehlek Rimpoche, author of Good Life, Good Death
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“Anybody interested in Buddhism has much to learn here. Das is wise, intelligent, clear, humorous and an excellent teacher.” Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now
Synopsis
In Buddha is as Buddha Does, bestselling author Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost American Buddhist teachers and scholars, offers a thorough, tried-and-true map to the richest treasure a human being can find - the Buddha's advice for living to your true potential. No matter what your religious beliefs are, this book can help you to reflect more deeply upon how you think, speak, and behave in each moment.
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.
Lama Surya Das has spent more than thirty-five years studying with the great spiritual masters of Asia. He is a leading spokesman for Buddhism and contemporary spirituality, as well as a poet, translator, spiritual teacher, and lama in the Tibetan Buddhist order. Lama Surya Das leads meditation retreats and workshops, lectures worldwide, is the founder and spiritual director of the Dzogchen Foundation (www.dzogchen.org), and organized the Western Buddhist Teachers Network weeklong conferences with the Dalai Lama. Surya Das is the author of several books, including the national bestseller Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Modern World, and he is active in interfaith dialogue.
"Anybody interested in Buddhism has much to learn here. Lama Surya Das is wise, intelligent, clear, humorous and an excellent teacher."
- Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now
--Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep
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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.
About the Author
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost American Buddhist teachers and scholars and is known affectionately to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the "American Lama." Surya Das is the author of the bestselling books Awakening the Buddha Within and Buddha Is as Buddha Does, founder and spiritual director of the Dzogchen Center, and founder of the Western Buddhist Teachers Network. A sought-after speaker who teaches, lectures, and conducts retreats around the world, he lives in Concord, Massachusetts.