NATURAL FREEDOM The Dharma Beyond Buddhism

To advance the theme that emotional awareness promotes peace and energy, the author draws on his life as a Buddhist monk and truth-seeker to give us seven life principles and a number of helpful practices, all aimed at connecting us more fully with ourselves. He draws on culture, psychology, and international politics to frame his issues, which are offered with humility and reverence. Once you begin the habit of discovering your evolving essence--your "dharma"--you can release all the contractions and other negative emotions that you discover. Once released from this negativity and allowed to grow, you can expand into goodwill, kindness, compassion, wisdom, social activism, and interpersonal intimacy. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 01]