Synopses & Reviews
Buddhist ideals of Enlightenment and the practice of meditation have caught the imagination of many in the Western world. For this book, author Andrew Powell and photographer Graham Harrison have traveled throughout the Far East, visiting Buddhist communities in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and Japan. They interviewed some of the religion's leading figures, including the Dalai Lama at his home in the foothills of the Himalayas.
The book's powerful photographs immerse us in the landscapes of the East, revealing in touching detail the daily lives of both monks and laity. The text explores the major Buddhist traditions of Theravada, Tibetan Tantric Buddhism, and Zen, showing how they are withstanding the pressures and rapid changes of the late twentieth century. Together the author and photographer present a unique and beautiful portrait of one of the world's great spiritual and artistic traditions.
Synopsis
"Buddhism, as this book makes plain, continues to be a powerful spiritual force, uniting people of many nations. Its influence for peace, happiness, and reconciliation is undiminished. Living Buddhism illuminates the human face of the Buddhist tradition."His Holiness the Dalai Lama
About the Author
Andrew Powell is a writer and journalist based in new York and is the author of Heirs to Tibet. Graham Harrison's photographs have appeared in Vogue and other magazines, and in exhibitions at the British Museum.