| The Buddha's Golden Path: The Classic Introduction to Zen Buddhism Contributor(s): Goddard, Dwight (Author) |
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ISBN: 0757000231 ISBN-13: 9780757000232 Publisher: Square One Publishers OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: In 1929, when author Dwight Goddard wrote The Buddha's Golden Path, he was breaking ground. No American before him had lived the lifestyle of a Zen Buddhist monk, and then set out to share the secrets he had learned with his countrymen. Released in the midst of the Great Depression, this title offered answers to the questions that millions of people were beginning to ask--questions about what was really important in their lives. Questions we still ask ourselves today. A true classic, The Buddha's Golden Path has touched countless lives, and has opened the door for future generations in this country to study and embrace the principles of Zen. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) |
| Dewey: 294.344 |
| LCCN: 2001004159 |
| Series: Square One Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.52" W x 8.52" (0.67 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1929, when author Dwight Goddard wrote The Buddha's Golden Path, he was breaking ground. No American before him had lived the life of a Zen Buddhist monk, and then set out to share what he had learned with his countrymen. The Buddha's Golden Path is a true classic. It has touched countless lives, and opened the door for future generations in this country to study and embrace the principles of Zen. |
Contributor Bio(s): Goddard, Dwight: - Dwight Goddard was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1861, and became a pioneer in the American Zen Buddhist movement. During his life, he authored and edited nine titles on Buddhism, including A Buddhist Bible. |