Why I Am a Buddhist: No-Nonsense Buddhism with Red Meat and Whiskey

An authentic, inclusive, and approachable guide to practicing Buddhism. Profound and amusing, this book provides a viable approach to answering the perennial questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How can I live a meaningful life? For author Stephen Asma, the answers are to be found in Buddhism. There have been a lot of books that have made the case for Buddhism. What makes this book fresh and exciting is Asma's approach to the subject. He is distressed that much of what passes for Buddhism is little more than "New Age mush." He asserts that it is time to "take the California out of Buddhism." He presents a spiritual practice that does not require a belief in creeds or dogma. It is a practice that is psychologically sound, intellectually credible, and esthetically appealing. It is a practice that does not require a diet of brown rice, burning incense, and putting both your mind and your culture in deep storage. In seven chapters, Asma builds the case for a spiritual practice that is authentic and inclusive. This is Buddhism for everyone, especially for people who are uncomfortable with religion but yearn for a spiritual practice.

© 2011 Hampton Roads Publishing (E-bog): 9781612830414

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E-bog: 1. januar 2011