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12 Steps on Buddha's Path: Bill, Buddha, And We: A Spiritual Journey of Recovery

A pseudonymous account by a well-known author describes the spiritual journey through which she recovered from alcoholism, describing how she endured numerous electroshock treatments in a mental hospital after being misdiagnosed and her embrace of the 12 Step Program and Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism, which she synthesizes for recovering readers. Original.

By Sylvia Boorstein (foreword by) and Laura S.

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9780861712816 | Wisdom Pubns, March 28, 2006, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: A pseudonymous account by a well-known author describes the spiritual journey through which she recovered from alcoholism, describing how she endured numerous electroshock treatments in a mental hospital after being misdiagnosed and her embrace of the 12 Step Program and Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism, which she synthesizes for recovering readers.

Blossoms of the Dharma: Living As a Buddhist Nun

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By Sylvia Boorstein (foreword by) and Thubten Chodran (editor)

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9781556433252 | North Atlantic Books, February 1, 2000, cover price $16.95

The Buddha Smiles: A Collection of Dharmatoons

By Sylvia Boorstein (foreword by), Mari Gayatri, Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg (introduced by) and Mari Gayatri Stein

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9781883991289 | White Cloud Pr, January 1, 2000, cover price $15.95

The Courage to Be Happy: Jewish/Buddhist Teaching Stories on Gratitude, Compassion, and Mindful Awakening

Continuing in the vein of her bestselling That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist, the author further explores what it means to be a 'faithful Jew and a passionate Buddhist,' consolidating the wisdom of both traditions into a substantial guide to to living joyfully.

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9781564557407 | Sounds True, February 1, 2000, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Explores the relationship between Jewish and Buddhist traditions and discusses the benefits of applying Buddhist ideology to Judism.

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There: A Mindfulness Retreat With Sylvia Boorstein

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780060612528 | Harperone, March 1, 1996, cover price $14.99

The Giving Heart: Unlocking the Transformative Power of Generosity in Your Life

An inpirational collection of essays celebrates the power of generosity to transform one's life, encouraging readers to promote a giving and loving heart and explaining how giving love, energy, time, kindness, and forgiveness can mean more than a financial gift. Original. 40,000 first printing.

By Sylvia Boorstein (foreword by) and M. J. Ryan

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9781573245210 | Conari Pr, November 1, 2000, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: An inspirational collection of essays celebrates the power of generosity to transform one's life, encouraging readers to promote a giving and loving heart and explaining how giving love, energy, time, kindness, and forgiveness can mean more than a financial gift.

The Heart of Buddhist Meditation: The Buddha's Way of Mindfulness

Product Description: This is a classic text on the essence of Buddhist meditation. It is an excellent, in-depth description of mindfulness practice and its benefits. It includes a concise explanation of clear comprehension, which is the kind of mindfulness you use in the course of your daily life...read more

By Sylvia Boorstein (foreword by)

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9781578635580 | Red Wheel/Weiser, July 1, 2014, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: This is a classic text on the essence of Buddhist meditation.

It's Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness

A Buddhist teacher brings the message and tenets of the religion to a larger audience through a collection of simple stories and anecdotes that seek to imply rather than tell the reader the Buddha's wisdom. Reprint. PW.

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780062512932 | Harper San Francisco, September 1, 1995, cover price $18.00 | About this edition: Combines frank advice and several case stories that demystify the principles of traditional Buddhism and provide uncomplicated guidance to finding personal and spiritual happiness.

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9780062512949 | Harperone, March 1, 1997, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: A Buddhist teacher brings the message and tenets of the religion to a larger audience through a collection of simple stories and anecdotes that seek to imply rather than tell the reader the Buddha's wisdom.

Jewish Mother in Shangri-LA

By Sylvia Boorstein (foreword by) and Rosie Roseweig

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9781570624599 | Shambhala Pubns, June 1, 2001, cover price $13.95

One Heart: Universal Wisdom From The World's Scriptures

Seeking the common ground that unites all religious traditions, the author identifies sixty-five virtues she considers to be universal among the world's faith communities, including 'feel what other people feel,' 'don't harm others,' 'be honest,' and 'practice what you preach.' Original.

By Sylvia Boorstein (contributor), Andrew Harvey (contributor) and Bonnie Louise Kuchler (editor)

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9781569244036 | Da Capo Pr, August 23, 2004, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Seeking the common ground that unites all religious traditions, the author identifies sixty-five virtues she considers to be universal among the world's faith communities, including 'feel what other people feel,' 'don't harm others,' 'be honest,' and 'practice what you preach.

Pay Attention, for Goodness' Sake: Practicing the Perfections of the Heart-The Buddhist Path of Kindness

The author of That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist integrates traditional Buddhist teachings and parables with anecdotes from her own life and easy-to-follow meditations to demonstrate how the practice of Mindfulness, or paying attention in everyday life, can lead to Generosity, Energy, Wisdom, Morality, Patience, Determination, and Equanimity.

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780345448101 | 1 edition (Ballantine Books, August 1, 2002), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Integrates traditional Buddhist teachings and parables with easy-to-follow meditations to demonstrate how the practice of mindfulness can lead to generosity, energy, wisdom, morality, patience, determination, and equanimity.

Pay Attention, for Goodness' Sake: Practicing the Perfections of the Heart--the Buddhist Path of Kindness

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780307416353 | Ballantine Books, December 18, 2007, cover price $15.00

Pay Attention, for Goodness' Sake: Practiving the Perfections of the Heart - The Buddhist Path of Kindness

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780345448118 | Reprint edition (Ballantine Books, September 1, 2003), cover price $17.00 | About this edition: Integrates traditional Buddhist teachings and parables with easy-to-follow meditations to demonstrate how the practice of mindfulness can lead to generosity, energy, wisdom, morality, patience, determination, and equanimity.

Road Sage

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9781564556813 | Sounds True, September 1, 1999, cover price $11.95

Road Sage: Mindfulness Techniques for Drivers

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9781591794912 | Unabridged edition (Sounds True, November 1, 2006), cover price $14.95

That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Paasionate Buddhist

With wit and charm, a best-selling author shares her experiences as a Buddhist teacher and Jewish follower, from her Jewish childhood in New York to her meeting with the Dalai Lama, illuminating the possibilities of practicing both religions. Reprint.

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780060609580 | Reprint edition (Harperone, February 1, 1998), cover price $13.00 | About this edition: Explores the relationship between Jewish and Buddhist traditions and discusses the reasons why some Jews are drawn to Buddhism and become practicing Buddhists

That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780062031280 | Harpercollins, October 5, 2010, cover price $10.99

That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist

Explores the intriguing relationship between Jewish and Buddhist traditions and discusses the reasons why so many Jews are drawn to Buddhism and become practicing Buddhists. 50,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo. Tour. (view table of contents)

By Sylvia Boorstein

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9780060609573 | Harper San Francisco, December 1, 1996, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: Explores the relationship between Jewish and Buddhist traditions and discusses the reasons why some Jews are drawn to Buddhism and become practicing Buddhists

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