The Everything Essential Buddhism Book

A concise guide to Buddhism, mindfulness, and meditation 'The Everything Essential Buddhism Book' is a beginner's guide to the Buddhist principles of nonviolence, mindfulness, and self-awareness. Readers will learn about the deceptively simple truths of this enigmatic religion, including: The life of Buddha and his continuing influence throughout the world What the Sutras say about education, marriage, sex, and death The proven physiological effects of meditation and other Buddhist practices The growing impact of Buddhism on modern American culture Also included is instruction for the many forms of Buddhist meditation, including Zen and Tibetan practices. Most importantly, readers will learn how they can apply the tenets of Buddhism to their daily lives-and achieve clarity and inner peace in the process. AUTHOR: Arnie Kozak, PhD took the Bodhisattva vows from His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1985 and is on the teaching faculty of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA. Dr. Kozak is a licensed psychologist and a clinical instructor in the departments of Psychiatry and Medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He founded the Exquisite Mind in 2002, which includes a psychotherapy practice, studio space for teaching meditation, and a website. SELLING POINTS: The number of Buddhists in America grew 170 percent from 1990 to 2001 (American Religious Identification Survey), and the number continues to grow It's estimated that there are 3-5 million Buddhists in America today Everything religion titles have sold more than 432,000 copies, and two editions of 'The Everything Buddhism Book' have sold more than 41,000 copies