Buddha in Your Mirror  (English, Paperback, Hochswender W)

For thousands of years, Buddhism has preached the belief that everyone is a Buddha or an enlightened one and has the potential to find true and everlasting joy. Citing from their own life experiences, the authors in their book, The Buddha In Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism And The Search For Self, show the readers the positive effects on their health, career and relationships that can be had by uncovering this jewel of true inner happiness.

Summary Of The Book

While the belief that people can find true happiness within themselves is taking the world by storm, Buddhism has preached this for over centuries. It requires a person to tap into the source of happiness which would have a profound effect on every sphere of their life.

The Buddha In Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism And The Search For Self is backed by each of the author's over 25 years of experience in practicing and teaching Nichiren Buddhism  and also shows the reader ways to unravel the hidden wisdom of finding true joy and using that to change their life.

Written in a clear and easy to understand manner, the book takes the reader through the teachings of Nichiren, a 13th century Buddhist educator and reformer from Japan. His teachings are based on the Lotus Sutra considered to be Shakyamuni's highest teaching. It details a way by which an individual can attain enlightenment by not renouncing the real world.

The book presents to the reader, in a modern avatar, the ancient teachings of Nichiren by which they can hope to see profound positive changes in their relationships, career and health. In addition, it can also help them get a new perspective on the issues plaguing today’s world. The book is a practical guide for those dealing with everyday problems and who do not have the time or inclination to visit spiritual retreats in search for solutions.

The Buddha In Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism And The Search For Self was listed on The Boston Globe Bestseller List in 2001.

About The Authors

Woody Hochswender is an author, former reporter and editor.

A few of his other books are Buddha In Your Rearview Mirror: A Guide To Practicing Buddhism In Modern Life and Men In Style: The Golden Age Of Fashion From Esquire.

Hochswender has been practicing Nichiren Buddhism for over 25 years. He has worked as a reporter for The New York Times and as a senior editor at Esquire magazine. He currently lives with his wife and daughter in Sharon, Connecticut.

Greg Martin is a writer and teacher of Nichiren Buddhism.

Martin has written and lectured extensively on Nichiren Buddhism for most part of his practice. He is the Vice General Director of SGI-USA and also holds a professorship at the organization’s study department. He along with his wife and children lives in Los Angeles.

Ted Morino is a writer and Vice General Director of the SGI-USA.

Morino has worked on the translations of various books and articles related to Nichiren Buddhism. He has also written and lectured on the topic extensively. Currently, he is the editor-in-chief of SGI-USA’s newsletter and magazine. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife.