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Of all the Buddha's teachings, perhaps his greatest gift can be found in the Bodhisattva ideal, a template for living in the world as an Awakener, a servant of the highest good for all. With his previous best-sellers, including Awakening the Buddha Within, American-born Tibetan Buddhist teacher Lama Surya Das has made the helpful, healing insights of the Buddha accessible to millions. Now, with Buddha Is As Buddha Does, he helps listeners to discover:

  • How to become a Bodhisattva, a peacemaking spiritual warrior, an embodiment of wise compassion in action

  • How to actively practice the ten paramitas in daily life: generosity, ethics, patience, energetic effort, meditation, wisdom, skillful means, higher aspiration, powers, and pristine awareness

  • The Seven Jewels of the Bodhisattva: Faith and Devotion, Self-Discipline, Discriminating Wisdom, Charity, Learning, Honesty, and Modesty

  • Inspirational lessons from history's legendary Bodhisattvas, including Tara, Avalokitesvara, and Manjushri - plus contemporary examples of enlightened action based on the realization of the oneness of all life.

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  • "The book soothes the soul -- as good as 10 mojitos! If you're looking to change your consciousness in a way that is easy to apply to Western culture (well, let's just say it: American culture), this is a great primer. "

    — Gen (5 out of 5 stars)

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    Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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    • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

      " I'll read anything by Lama Surya Das. "

      — Tracy, 4/13/2009
    • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

      " Slogged through some of the book. Not a lot of memorable "ka-pow" moments. "

      — Cory, 3/22/2009
    • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

      " This is another great read, although I am not certain I have completed. One of those books you pick up, and each time you open, you are at the lesson for the day. "

      — Lynn, 7/28/2008
    • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

      " I'm thinking that this should be an ongoing read...Very inspirational and enlightening but a little overwhelming all at once. I'm going to try an focus on 1 paramita at a time. "

      — Kristin, 5/27/2008
    • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

      " Some good thought-provoking questions in this book. "

      — Erma, 3/13/2008
    • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

      " I just read this one, REALLY a great read. "

      — k8~OwLiNaBee, 2/28/2008
    • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

      " Ok I have to get this book. Library read it is not for the simple reason that I will need to reference it many times throughout my life :) "

      — Tia, 11/12/2007
    • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

      " My copy obtained in Boston and signed by Lama Surya at BookPeople in Austin, Texas. "

      — Rebecca, 8/8/2007
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      " This is a practical and beautiful guide for being a better human being, and not just for the Buddhist crowd. Buy it immediately! "

      — Leslyevans, 7/18/2007

    About Lama Surya Das

    Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost American Buddhist teachers and scholars, is the founder and spiritual director of the Dzogchen foundation in Massachusetts and California. He is the author of several books, including the national bestseller Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom in the Modern World and Buddha Is as Buddha Does.