A beautifully presented fully illustrated gift book, which is a celebration of the poetry and wisdom of Buddhism. This book distills the essence of Buddhist belief, practice, and art from around the world, presenting a fascinating kaleidoscope of all aspects of Buddhism including Zen, Pure Land and Tantra.

Buddhist Inspirations: Essential Philosopohy, Truth, and Enlightenment, Tom Lowenstein, Duncan Baird Publishers, Hardcover, 160 Pages, $12.95

Tom Lowenstein has been a student of Buddhism for more than thirty years. He studied Pali and Sanskrit in Sri Lanka and at the Universiety of Washington. HIs other main area of academic interest is Alaskan Inuit history and ritual. His previous books include "The Vision of the Buddha," "Ancient Land: Sacred Whale" and several collections of poetry.