Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression
" Perhaps the most innovative aspect of the book is the way Leighton discusses modern bodhisattva archetypes.A modern spiritual classic." --Spirituality and Health"A clear-as-a-bell introduction to Buddhist thought." --Zoketsu Norman Fischer, Senior Dharma Teacher of San Francisco Zen Center and author of Benedict’s Dharma"Buddhist ideals embodied in flesh-and-blood people we can love, admire, and emulate—a sparkler among contemporary Buddhist writings." --Brother David Steindl-Rast, O.S.B., author of Gratefulness the Heart of Prayer"Faces of Compassion is a wonderful resource and source of guidance and teaching." --Joan Halifax Roshi, Head Teacher, Upaya Institute"Vigorous and inspiring, Faces of Compassion guides the reader into the awakening life within our contemporary world." --Jane Hirshfield, author of Women in Praise of the Sacred