Waking the Buddha by Clark Strand audiobook

Waking the Buddha: How the Most Dynamic and Empowering Buddhist Movement in History Is Changing Our Concept of Religion

By Clark Strand
Read by Mel Foster

Tantor Audio 9780977924561

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9798200029976

  • ISBN: 9798200029990

Runtime: 3.99 Hours
Category: Nonfiction/Religion
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

Is there more to Buddhism than sitting in silent meditation? Is modern Buddhism relevant to the problems of daily life? Does it empower individuals to transform their lives? Or has Buddhism become too detached, so still and quiet that the Buddha has fallen asleep?

Waking the Buddha tells the story of the Soka Gakkai International, the largest, most dynamic Buddhist movement in the world today—and one that is waking up and shaking up Buddhism so it can truly work in ordinary people's lives. Drawing on his long personal experience as a Buddhist teacher, journalist, and editor, Clark Strand offers broad insight into how and why the Soka Gakkai, with its commitment to social justice and its egalitarian approach, has become a role model, not only for other schools of Buddhism but for other religions as well.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

Waking the Buddha offers an absorbing, perceptive look at the often-misunderstood Soka Gakkai International movement and at how it is redefining not just the practice of Buddhism but religion itself. An eye-opening book, both fascinating and important.” Dinty W. Moore, author, The Mindful Writer: Noble Truths of the Writing Life
“A must-read for anyone interested in Buddhism and its transmission.” Varun Soni, dean of religious life, University of Southern California
“More than just a Buddhist Reformation, this may be the fourth turning of the wheel of Dharma, and all traditions (East and West) have much to learn from what is offered here.” Rev. Michael Ellick, founder of Occupy Faith

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Author

Author Bio: Clark Strand

Author Bio: Clark Strand

Clark Strand is a spiritual writer and former Zen Buddhist monk who was previously senior editor of Tricycle magazine. He is the author of How to Believe in God: Whether You Believe in Religion or Not and Meditation Without Gurus as well as countless groundbreaking articles, including the first comprehensive feature article ever written in English on Internet spirituality. He has founded and led spiritual study groups, taught workshops and retreats, lectured at colleges and universities, and has spoken at some of the largest Buddhist gatherings ever held in America. He lives in Woodstock, New York.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Religion
Runtime: 3.99
Audience: Adult
Language: English