Title: The lotus still blooms
First published: 2008
Description: The Lotus Still Blooms is ideal for any reader who wantsto understand Buddhist principles but doesn’t knowwhere to start. Eastern wisdom traditions are often baffling for Westernminds—where do you begin when trying to understand theoften complicated steps, precepts, concepts, and ideas? Aimedat people who are curious about Buddhism and want a basicguide that will help them understand—and apply—Buddhistprinciples, The Lotus Still Blooms is a practical book that goesthrough all the major tenets of Buddhism, step-by-step, andthen shows how to apply these concepts to our busy, hecticlives. Filled with Joan Gattuso’s trademark delightful stories andwarmth, as well as exercises to help readers begin using theprinciples right away, The Lotus Still Blooms is a welcome introductionto this exciting spiritual tradition. JOAN GATTUSO has studied extensively with His Holinessthe Dalai Lama, and her spiritual exploration of more than twentyyears has taken her around the world. She has studied with andtaught some of the world’s best-known spiritual leaders. A powerfuland dynamic speaker, she is also a Unity minister based inCleveland, where she lives with her husband, the author DavidStuart Alexander.
Subjects: Buddhism, Doctrines, Religious life, New Age, Nonfiction, Philosophy
LC classification: BQ4302 .G36 2008