The word Buddha means "one who is awake". The Buddha awakened to Enlightenment, the dawning of perfect clarity, unceasing compassion and tireless energy. Rousing us as though from sleep or a dream, the Buddha's teachings can help us develop a clearer mind and a more compassionate heart. In this accessible introduction, Tejananda alerts us to the Buddha's wake-up call, illustrating how the Buddhist path can bring us to a truer understanding of life.

Paperback, 224 pages
October 2000
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