The Buddhist Guide to New York: Where to Go, What to Do, and How to Make the Most of the Fantastic Resources in the Tri-State Area - Softcover

Wilson, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312267150 ISBN 13: 9780312267155

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, 2000

Synopsis

Buddhism in New York is as exciting and diverse as the city itself, but can be just as overwhelming for those new to the practice. What's a good temple or practice center to try for your first visit? What should you wear? What are the differences between the various schools? With The Buddhist Guide to New York, you can find a supportive community in which to explore the wisdom offered by this 2,500-year-old tradition. The book includes:

* A brief introduction to Buddhism and the different schools, from Pure Land to Zen
* General etiquette for visiting temples
* Practice centers in all five boroughs, New York State, New Jersey, and Connecticut
* Tibetan stores and restaurants
* Buddhist health practitioners
* Museums and cultural resources
* Bookstores, publications, educational institutions, and other resources

Whether you're a new explorer of Buddhism or a long-time practitioner, The Buddhist Guide to New York will help you enjoy everything the region has to offer.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeff Wilson is a former staff member of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the widest-read Buddhist magazine in the United States. He lives in Queens, New York.

Mike Taylor's cartoons have appeared in Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and the book Buddha Laughing.

From Publishers Weekly:

The torrent of spiritual travel books becomes more niche-specific with The Buddhist Guide to New York: Where to Go, What to Do, and How to Make the Most of the Fantastic Resources in the Tri-State Area. As author Jeff Wilson points out, the New York metropolitan area offers unprecedented opportunities for Buddhists of all persuasionsAthe five boroughs alone contain more than 100 temples and meditation centers including traditions such as Pure Land, Vipassana, Vajrayana, Nichiren and Zen. Wilson's guide to Buddhism's many schools and nationalities is practical, enjoyable and highly informative.
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About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0312267150
• ISBN 13: 9780312267155
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304
• Illustrator: Taylor Mike