Nate Damm shares a short travel story that takes place on a bus ride from Denver, Colorado to northern Idaho. When various complications arise during the journey, Nate finds himself focusing closely on the characters around him for a bit of entertainment, but ends up getting more than he bargained for. The focal point of the story is Nate's seat-mate, a young man named Bud, whose extremely odd behavior catches the attention of everyone on the bus.

From a fine art photographer, a collection of photographs capturing images of the Buddha around the world. Whether in the heart of Asia or a farm in the American heartland, the Buddha image never seems out of place. As a reminder to stop and live in the moment, it is as appropriate as a charm around the neck of a young Thai soldier as on a car dashboard. Photographs of the Buddha in various incarnations—traditional statuary, toys, garden ornaments, jewelry, tattoos—demonstrate that the Buddha is seemingly everywhere, if one cultivates the proper awareness. By turns beautiful, quirky, ironic, and meditative, Kalisher’s images in If You Find the Buddha speak not only to the omnipresence of the spiritual icon, but also to our capacity to be surprised and delighted by the unexpected. With an insightful essay by noted author and traveler Jeff Greenwald, the striking photographs in this book delight and enlighten in equal measure.

The Bus to Beijing is a true-life odyssey across Asia.In this fast-paced adventure Jonathan Wilson journeys by bus, boat, train and car (but never by aeroplane) experiencing life on the road as an independent traveller.Keeping firmly off the beaten track, he explores lands less visited from Eastern Europe through Turkey, Transcaucasia and Central Asia before unexpectedly arriving in Beijing.This is no holiday. During his six months on the road Jonathan encounters numerous sticky situations in which he has to pit his wits against the challenges he faces. He is tormented by taxi drivers, pursued by prostitutes and falls victim to daylight robbery.But not every situation is sticky. This is also a story of kindness, laughter and serendipity. Where strangers become friends and chance events bring delight.With an amusing, informative and inspiring narrative, The Bus to Beijing is essential reading for anyone considering an overland adventure of their own or has ever just wondered, what if...

‘Death Metal Buddha: Record of an Uncontrolled Mind’ is a collection of 531 poems, the product of a mind expanded from the use of organic psychedelics and Vipassana meditation training. It’s sectioned into ten themes, including the abstract, satire and story telling. By reading it, you’re meant to have your mind blown, but in a good way.

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From stress to well-being—give yourself the gift of the Buddha’s peace. No, it is not all in your head: life is stressful, and some lives more so than others. Yet people react to the same situations differently, and recognizing the difference between what we can control and what we can’t is crucial for stress management—and it is an awakening in and of itself. This practical book is designed to bring the benefits of mindfulness meditation practice to stress reduction. Unlike other stress-reduction books, Buddha’s Book of Stress Reduction also helps you develop the positive values of a calm and constructive attitude. It takes you from stress—where many of us find ourselves—to well-being. From the author of Buddha's Book of Sleep--which won the 2013 COVR Award for Best Book of the Year. Buddha's Book of Sleep includes a foreword by Thich Nhat Hanh.

Author Denver E. Long takes the reader on a life long spiritual journey that twists and turns in ways that will surprise and delight. Professor Buddha provides the reader with an insight into the mind of a very curious little boy who, as he grows, learns to harness the power of his dreams. He takes the reader along on an adventure that stretches across four continents in his pursuit of the truth and his perfect mate. Along the way he finds himself in amazing and sometimes dream situations that redefine what we believe is possible in life. Professor Buddha is a true story that will make you laugh and it will make you cry. But most of all, it will make the reader think about life in ways that perhaps were never considered before. Professor Buddha provides a simple lesson for anyone willing to follow their dreams, live their life to the fullest and change the world for the better.

Where Does the Search for Truth Lead? When Tenzin Lahkpa is fifteen years old, his parents give him over to a local temple in Tibet as an offering. Unable to change his fate, he wholeheartedly embraces his life as a monk and begins a quest for full enlightenment through the teachings of Buddhism. From his local monastery to the famed Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, he learns deep mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Yearning to study with the current Dalai Lama, he eventually escapes from China by means of an excruciating, two-thousand-mile, secret trek over the Himalayas—barefoot, with no extra gear, changes of clothing, or money. His dream is realized when he finally sits under the Dalai Lama himself. But his desire to go deeper only grows, leading him to unexpected conclusions…. Follow the fascinating, never-before-told, true story of what causes a highly dedicated Tibetan Buddhist monk to make the radical decision to walk away from the teachings of Buddha and leave his monastery to follow Jesus Christ. Discover the reasons other monks want him dead before he can share his story with others. Leaving Buddha dares to expose the mysterious world of Tibetan Buddhism, with its layered teachings, intricate practices—and troubling secrets. Ultimately, it tells a moving story about the search for truth, the path of enlightenment, and how no one is beyond the reach of a loving God. This gripping narrative will resonate with people from all backgrounds and nations.

The Buddha Rescue is the 5th book in the Gohan Thriller Series. Gohan Rice returns to Menghan, China to visit his Christian friend, Songsuda, but due to threats against her and a local murder, they both must flee to Burma where all Christian missionaries have recently been deported by the government. Learning that the most famous Buddhist monk in the country has just been kidnapped, Gohan and Songsuda decide to stay and attempt to rescue him. Greatly outnumbered by their adversaries, Gohan must, once again, find outside help and gets it from some long lost friends. The Buddha Rescue is a story of faith, suspense, and victory; and the power of God to reach lives that vacillated between a hopeless religious culture and atheism. Peter Hess is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a multiple business owner, and an accomplished author. His books include historical biblical novels, Christian thrillers and mystery novels, and non-Fiction Christian books, centering on the power and goodness of God and the need for Christians to abandon themselves completely to Him. Peter and his wife of thirty-nine years, Rita, have four grown children and fifteen grandchildren. They make their home in Frederick, Maryland where they are active members of New Life Foursquare Church. Peter is now semi-retired from the business world and devotes most of his time to writing and church ministry. Information on Peter's other books can be found at www.peterhessbooks.com.

Derek has returned to Thailand to finalize a divorce from his Thai wife. She takes him to a police station instead, where she has bribed officers to put him in jail for 20 years. He tries to call for help and is beaten and severely injured. He is placed in a prison outside Bangkok. Derek tries to find the benefit in every situation, and sees an opportunity to grow spiritually from this adversity. Each day he recalls what he knows about one of the paramitas (virtues) of the Bodhisattva Path. He tries to put them into action, even within the confines of prison life. A friend from America, a neighbor from Thailand, and US Embassy staff all try to locate the missing American. These spiritual teachings are useful to any who follow them. Walking Buddha's Path is an introduction to a way of being that permeates everyday life and fills it with spiritual energy and delight. One need not be Buddhist to understand and benefit from this approach to life. These virtues help all who use them.