One of America's most respected Buddhist teachers distills a lifetime of practice and teaching in his groundbreaking exploration of the new Buddhist tradition taking root on American soil.

This is definitely a comprehensive look at the core concepts of Buddhism from the perspective of many different traditions. Goldstein postulates that while history has seen the division of Buddhism into many different traditions, it’s arrival in the West has heralded a reunification of the teachings of the Buddha. This is seen as a positive outcome, one that offers those on the path with many vantage points with which to guide them along their own path towards awakening. Definitely a must read for anyone interested in Buddhism. ( )

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Surely it was the right time for me to read this book, as it seemed to answer all my questions even as they arose in my mind, as if anticipating them. Buddhist doctrine can be a bewildering rabbit-hole but Joseph Goldstein manages to harmonize the various traditions and teachings. ( )

This is an excellent synthesis of the various streams of Buddhism: Zen, Theravadan, Tibetan Dzogchen, etc. He writes very clearly and simply, explaining the differences and the convergences among the practices in a way that sheds light on each of them. Not a dry academic exercise, but a useful manual that will assist the reader in whatever their chosen practice happens to be. ( )