The WELL: inkwell.vue.137: Gary Gach: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism

#151: Gary Gach (ggg) Mon 24 Aug 09 21:28

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:28:00 PDT

... remembering <cdb>'s kind invitation to drop by and update, here I am again.

It seems the 1st edition of my book's now a free download, and the 2nd edition's a scan at Books.google < *http://bit.ly/11Uqae >. Such came to pass since I've thoroughly revised plus updated the book for a third edition (out now). Not that Buddhism's changed, but, for one thing, I' had an opportunity to teach it for three semesters, at Stanford continuing studies; always a great way to learn more: teach!

And not that our current times see more suffering, or are more uncertain, than ever before, but perhaps more people might be more aware, of suffering, and uncertainty. --And then there's all the amazing recent breakthroughs in the cognitive sciences; Slow Food; photography (which I'd left out), etc.

As I'm beating the bushes, for my new edition, here's a link to a recent talk I gave at Book Passage, in Marin County < http://bit.ly/VLqE0 >, called "Free Nirvana!," which I hope brings a smile. (I was there 1 week after Jaimal Yogi spoke about his "Saltwater Buddha," a tough act to follow! -- his talk also archived at Fora.tv ) This includes Q&A, altho' Wellites are always welcome to post questions, comments, or criticism here, and I'll be more than glad to continue the thread. [Read entire topic]

#150: gary (ggg) Thu 27 Jan 05 19:56

Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:56:00 PST

This group inter view has really been a marvellous honor for me. Thank you again.

One of the conference hosts recently noticed I have a book event posted, and suggested I list it here. [blush]

Basically, here's the deal. I've expanded and revised my book, for a 2nd edition. &, to commemorate, I gave a talk/workshop at East West Books in Menlo / Palo Alto area. And will be doing one at Open Secret, in San Rafael, at 7, on 23 February. (The posting is # 868 at Well Conference BAT [go BAT].)

Not that Dharma's changed all that much since we talked ...

Anyway, posting this, here, brings a haiku to mind :

end of winter

birds return to the feeder

as if no time's passed [Read entire topic]

#149: Kirsten Bayes (kirsten-bayes) Sun 10 Feb 02 12:43

Sun, 10 Feb 2002 12:43:00 PST

What a wonderful thread: thanks to all for their reflections. [Read entire topic]

#148: Eleanor Parker (wellelp) Fri 8 Feb 02 23:49

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 23:49:00 PST

Thank you for your excellent book, and for taking the time to talk with us all. [Read entire topic]

#147: (chrys) Fri 8 Feb 02 21:31

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 21:31:00 PST

Thanks Gary! [Read entire topic]

#146: G E S U N D H E I T (rik) Fri 8 Feb 02 19:48

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 19:48:00 PST

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#145: G A S S H O (ggg) Fri 8 Feb 02 19:30

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 19:30:00 PST

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#144: Linda Castellani (castle) Fri 8 Feb 02 17:24

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 17:24:00 PST

<gassho> [Read entire topic]

#143: BOWING (ggg) Fri 8 Feb 02 12:09

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 12:09:00 PST

Inkwellers, it's truly a privilege, a pleasure, and a heavenly delight!

Thank y o u !

May all beings thrive. [Read entire topic]

#142: Jon Lebkowsky (jonl) Fri 8 Feb 02 11:46

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 11:46:00 PST

Gary, thanks so much for the great interview! And for taking so much time to answer fully! And thanks, <fom>, for leading the discussion. A famous philosopher once said "It ain't over til it's over," and that applies here, too. This topic can live as long as there's interest. And those of you reading offline can also continue sending emails to inkwell-hosts@well.com, and we'll post 'em here (though note above Gary's own email address set up for that purpose, if you prefer to mail him directly.)

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