[San Francisco]: HarperSanFrancisco, 2002. First edition, first printing (full number line). Octavo in blue DJ (blue spine); x, 214 p; 24 cm. Few light folds to DJ protected in archival brodart, barely rubbed corners, faint fold to spine head & foot, else near fine(-) in near fine(+) DJ. Hardcover. ISBN: 0062517007This book looks at the history of Buddhism & explores the central teachings & practices of Western Buddhism. Preface by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Contents: 1. Many paths, one way -- 2. The early history -- 3. Entering the path -- 4. The awakening of faith -- 5. Doing no harm -- 6. Acting for the good -- 7. Purifying the mind -- 8. Lovingkindness -- 9. Compassion -- 10. Liberation through nonclinging -- 11. Nirvana -- 12. The sword of wisdom. Inscribed & signed by author. Church pamphlet included. Buddhism; United States; History.
