Becoming Buddha: awakening the wisdom and compassion to change your world

Terrorist attacks, wars, economic failures, and natural disasters: Buddhist masters say that we are in a "Dark Age." But they remind us, too, that we have met and overcome catastrophes before. Robert Sachs shows how Tibetan Buddhist wisdom can have a real influence on both our personal lives and on contemporary politics. He presents traditional teachings—in particular The Four Noble Truths—in a practical, readable style and shows readers how to cultivate the inner resources necessary to meet the challenges and conflicts within themselves and the world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Robert Sachs has a degree in comparative religion and sociology, and has for many years studied the Eastern healing systems. He now works with doctors and hospitals to integrate contemporary medical treatment with ancient wisdom in many areas, including stress management and relationship and group dynamics. He has written several books.