This account explains how the Buddha's path of wisdom and loving kindness grew out of the challenges he encountered in life. It explores enlightenment, nirvana, and the Four Noble Truths, presenting a picture of the Buddha as a very human figure whose success lay not in his perfection, but in his method of positively utilizing the energy generated by personal suffering.

An introduction to Buddhism

About the Author
David Brazier is a practising psychotherapist and Zen Buddhist and the director of an independent Buddhist training programme in the north of England. His previous books include Zen Therapy, The Feeling Buddha, and Beyond Carl Rogers: Towards a Psychotherapy for the 21st Century David Brazier is a practising psychotherapist and Zen Buddhist and the director of an independent Buddhist training programme in the north of England. His previous books include Zen Therapy, The Feeling Buddha, and Beyond Carl Rogers: Towards a Psychotherapy for the 21st Century.

Reviews
Stimulating and provocative . . . definitely worth reading whatever one's Buddhist affiliation. * Ros Oliver, View *
Shows a deep and humanistic understanding of Buddhist psychology . . . an indispensable book. * Joy Manne, Self and Society *



Book Information
ISBN 9781841193519
Author David Brazier
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 156g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 135mm * 14mm