The Buddha Walks Into a Bar...: A Guide to Life for a New Generation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781590309377)

A guide to Buddhism for 20-somethings who are grappling with the ups and downs of adulthood--from an eloquent and funny young teacher

This isn't your grandmother's book on meditation. The Buddha Walks Into a Bar . . . is about integrating that "spiritual practice thing" into a life that includes beer, sex, social media, and a boss who doesn't understand you. It's about making a difference in yourself and making a difference in your world, whether you've got everything figured out yet or not. This is Buddhism for a new generation--one that is leaving the safe growth spurts of college and entering a turbulent, uncertain workforce.

With humor and candor, teacher Lodro Rinzler offers an introduction to Buddhism for anyone who wants to ride the waves of life with mindfulness and compassion. You'll learn how to use meditation techniques to work with your own mind, how to manage the pervasive "Incredible Hulk Syndrome," how to relax into your life despite external pressures, and ultimately how you can start to bring light to a dark world. Applying Rinzler's Buddhist teachings can have a positive impact on every nook and cranny of your life--whether you're interested in being a Buddhist or not.

Author: Lodro Rinzler
ISBN-10: 1590309375
ISBN-13: 9781590309377
Publisher: Shambhala
Language: English
Published: 01/10/2012
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/15/2011 pg. 11
Publishers Weekly 12/12/2011
Library Journal 01/01/2012 pg. 86