Open Secrets: A Western Guide to Tibetan Buddhism

by Walt Anderson

The basic concepts of Tibetan Buddhism mystify the Western reader daunted by Buddhist texts and philosophy. In this clear and insightful book Walt Anderson illuminates a path that joins Buddhism to familiar Western conceptions. By demonstrating the many parallels that Buddhism shares with our intellectual tradition, our arts and sciences, and our philosophy and psychology, he opens doors to s certs that the lay reader will find surprisingly accessible. The author introduces and explains Tibetan healing and self-healing. Buddhist theories of the expanding universe,and exercises to prepare for meditation and for the control of stress.../BEST VALUE ON THIS HELPFUL BOOK THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE/FAST SERVICE/OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE/

Genres: Buddhism, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published August 1, 1989

Reviews

[Sunny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, intelligent. Compares Western and Buddhist similarities.

[Krista the Krazy Kataloguer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.