Against the Stream - by Noah Levine (Paperback)

From the Back Cover

Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day--in his words, "against the stream." His teachings changed the world, and now they can change you too.

Presenting the basics of Buddhism with personal anecdotes, exercises, and guided meditations, bestselling author Noah Levine guides the reader along a spiritual path that has led to freedom from suffering and has saved lives for 2,500 years. Levine should know. Buddhist meditation saved him from a life of addiction and crime. He went on to counsel and teach countless others the Buddhist way to freedom, and here he shares those life-changing lessons with you. Read and awaken to a new and better life.

Review Quotes

"Each generation finds its own true voice to describe the process of insight and discovery and the language in which to share this spiritual revolution. Our son Noah has found his voice, speaking from his heart he touches the heart we all share. We are blessed to know him." - Stephen Levine, author of A Gradual Awakening

Free of Buddhist-speak, with to-the-point instructions, Levine's no-frills approach makes this book accessible for young adults. - Publishers Weekly

"Noah's book feeds the fires of rebellion against the worst of opressors: greed, hatred and delusion. If we follow its advice the heart can only be liberated--Vive La Revolution!" - Ajahn Amaro, co-abbot of Abhayagiri Monastery and author of Small Boat, Great Mountain.

"A manual that is free of jargon and introduces readers to the most basic concepts of Buddhism: escape suffering, live simply, and treat yourself and others with respect and love. . . . an excellent, concise resource for those who have found other works too daunting." - School Library Journal

"An honest, fearless sequel... this is one to thumb through again and again." - Mandala magazine