The Accidental Buddhist: Mindfulness, Enlightenment, and

The Accidental Buddhist: Mindfulness, Enlightenment, and Sitting Still, American Style

The Accidental BuddhistÂ is the funny, provocative story of how Dinty Moore went looking for the faith he'd lost in what might seem the most unlikely of places: the ancient Eastern tradition of Buddhism. Moore demystifies and explains the contradictions and concepts of this most mystic-seeming of religious traditions. This plain-spoken, insightful look at the dharma in America will fascinate anyone curious about the wisdom of other cultures and other religions.Â

Cutting through religious jargon and abstract concepts, Moore explains in clear terms why Buddhism is becoming part of popular culture. He has the rare ability to be at once sincere about religion and good-humored about the human condition. The Accidental Buddhist never takes itself too seriouslyâ€”which, as Moore discovers, Buddhists arenâ€™t supposed to do, even when they are mindful, enlightened, and sitting perfectly still.

â€œMooreâ€™s hilarious and sometimes irreverent look at Buddhism is a perfect primer for the budding Buddhist.â€â€”Publishers Weekly

â€œ[Mooreâ€™s] witty and candid â€˜regular guyâ€™ approach to these experiences is entertaining and comforting, and his conclusions are right on target.â€â€”BooklistÂ
Country USA
Brand Harmony Books
Manufacturer Harmony/Rodale/Convergent
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780385492676
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 1999-02-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385492676

Country	USA
Brand	Harmony Books
Manufacturer	Harmony/Rodale/Convergent
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780385492676
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	1999-02-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780385492676

The Accidental Buddhist: Mindfulness, Enlightenment, and Sitting Still, American Style

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