This is one I read aloud together with my husband. Baraz and his co-author Shoshona Alexander discuss 10 steps to finding joy. The steps are loosely based on Buddhist philosophy, but the authors keep things pretty non-sectarian, and quote from a variety of religious leaders in their text. They take example from the lives of participants in their Awakening Joy retreats. I found the book every interesting and enlightening. If everyone in the world practiced the ideas the authors set forth, the world would be a better place and everyone would be happier. I think this would be a good first introduction to modern American Buddhist philosophy for someone who is new to the topic.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Awakening Joy by James Baraz
This is one I read aloud together with my husband. Baraz and his co-author Shoshona Alexander discuss 10 steps to finding joy. The steps are loosely based on Buddhist philosophy, but the authors keep things pretty non-sectarian, and quote from a variety of religious leaders in their text. They take example from the lives of participants in their Awakening Joy retreats. I found the book every interesting and enlightening. If everyone in the world practiced the ideas the authors set forth, the world would be a better place and everyone would be happier. I think this would be a good first introduction to modern American Buddhist philosophy for someone who is new to the topic.
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