The Buddha realized that each person is inherently perfect with the capacity to overcome suffering and transform themselves into forces for good. In this book, a celebrated teacher presents the Buddha's core principles in an accessible style for modern readers.

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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.

Review Quotes

"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

"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

"People of any faith will appreciate this contemporary reflection on ancient wisdom." - Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep

"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

"This book will guide and help readers to ease their suffering." - Gehlek Rimpoche, author of Good Life, Good Death

"Surya Das puts on display an amazing array of teaching stories, personal anecdotes, thoughtful quotations, and engaging lists.. a solid and substantive work on the compassionate way. " - Spirituality and Health magazine

"a solid and substantive work on the compassionate way. " - Spirituality and Health magazine

"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

"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

"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

"A wonderful book for the soul." - Caroline Myss, author of Entering the Castle and Anatomy of the Spirit

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .65 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Buddhism

Publisher: HarperOne

Format: Paperback

Author: Surya Das

Language: English

Street Date: February 26, 2008

TCIN: 84744751

UPC: 9780060859534

Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-8599

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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