About this title: This title investigates why Westerners are turning to Buddhism in record numbers, featuring the stories of famous Buddhists such as composer Philip Glass and Professor Bob Thurman. The author, who has been a Buddhist for 25 years, explores the question in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia with people who have turned to Buddhism, taking its philosophy and spirit into their lives and work. Among the stories are those of Buddhist luminaries Sharon Salzberg and Stephen Batchelor, and ordinary people: a mother, a counsellor and a businessman. The book explores Buddhism, ideas ...
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Element Books
Date Published: 04/2003
ISBN-13:9780007142286ISBN:0007142285
Description: Fine Like New, Unread, not previously owned. May show signs of wear including remainder marks or stickers on book or cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 308 p. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Element Books
Date Published: 04/2003
ISBN-13:9780007142286ISBN:0007142285
Description: Fine Like New, Unread, not previously owned. May show signs of wear including remainder marks or stickers on book or cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 308 p. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Element Books
Date Published: 04/2003
ISBN-13:9780007142286ISBN:0007142285
Description: Fine Like New, Unread, not previously owned. May show signs of wear including remainder marks or stickers on book or cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 308 p. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 2003. Paperback. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thorsons
Date Published: 22/04/2003
ISBN-13:9780007142286ISBN:0007142285
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Edition: First
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781864487817ISBN:186448781X
Description: Very Good- No Jacket. Religion. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Author of cave in the snow, why is buddhism the fastest growing religion in the west, personal recolections of 16 people, 308 pages, intenally as new cover has some creases. read more
Edition: 1st ed.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Allen & Unwin, Sydney
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781864487817ISBN:186448781X
Description: Paperback trade, very good plus condition, minor edgewear. 308 pp. The author investigates why Buddhism is so popular in Western society. read more
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