Faces of Compassion: Classic Bodhisattva Archetypes and Their Modern Expression

by Taigen Dan Leighton

Book Overview

This wonderful book could also be artly titled "An Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism." From Ali to Gandhi, Dylan to Thoreau, and from Gertrude Stein to Mother Theresa, Faces of Compassion introduces us to enlightened beings, the bodhisattvas of Buddhist lore. They're not otherworldly gods with superhuman qualities, but shining examples of our own highest potential. Zen teacher and scholar Taigen Dan Leighton takes us through the ages to meet the people...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0861713338
• ISBN13: 9780861713332
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Wisdom Publications (MA)
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"