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Waking the Buddha

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

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Waking the Buddha

Written by: Clark Strand
Narrated by: Mel Foster
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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.

©2014 Clark Strand (P)2014 Tantor Buddhism Eastern Philosophy Philosophy & Practice
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This book is OK in its message, but it suffers terribly from the notion that Buddhism is necessary and can be interpreted by the few for the masses. It forgets the message of religious tolerance and the western perspective that inclusion and tolerance is the only way forward. Such liberal ideology is fine, but a utopian ideal based on one group telling others they need to follow. Did not the Buddha not say "do not believe this just because I have said it - go out and find it for yourself" If the idea that we are all the Buddha, this is exactly what the Buddha did - he went out and found his path, not following teachings or following others. Diversity is the hallmark of life on this planet and as such, beliefs too will possess this eternal trait.

Overall its OK, Suffers from "Mine is Best"

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