Why Buddhism?: Westerners in Search of Wisdom

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2001. Reprint. Softcover (Photographic). Very Good Condition. Acknowledgements, introduction by author, keep Buddhist terms and further reading. Black and white photograph of author to the verso of the free front end page. Photographic paperback binding with gold and pale yellow coloured titles to the front panel and black coloured titles to the back strip. Quoting from the rear panel blurb " ... Why is Buddhism the fastest growing religion in the West? Vicki McKenzie investigates this question with the insight of a journalist and author who has explored Buddhism the 25 years – in Australia, the UK and the USA. Among those who speak candidly about the effects of ringing Buddhism into their personal and professional lives are counsellors and writers, a woman Lama, a terminal cancer patient, a diamond merchant, composer Philip Glass, Chasing Buddha's Robina Courtin, actor Tracy Mann, photographer Clive Arrowsmith and Zen teacher Yvonne Rand." Creasing of the book corners with multiple creases to the top corner of the front panel. Light age toning of the text block edges and pages. There is a faint yellow edge to the pages. Size: Trade Paperback. [6], VII - XXVI, 308, [2] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Philosophy. ISBN: 186448781X. ISBN/EAN: 9781864487817. Inventory No: 0288180. . 9781864487817