Modern meditations : a Buddhist sampler

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This collection of short inspirational essays, a companion volume to The Inward Contemplative Essays>, deals with the problems a practicing Buddhist encounters in attempting to live a religious life in a secular world, and the richness and depth that adherence to Buddhist values can add to one's personal and professional life. Guided by his own experience as a leader in a large lay Buddhist organization, the author offers valuable advice on such themes as bringing religion to life, making the most of oneself, and living in harmony with oneself, other people, and nature.