Waking the Buddha: How the Most Dynamic and Empowering Buddhist Movement in History Is Changing Our Concept of Religion - Softcover

"Waking the Buddha offers an absorbing, perceptive look at the often-misunderstood Soka Gakkai International movement and at how it is redefining not just the practice of Buddhism but religion itself. An eye-opening book, both fascinating and important." --Dinty W. Moore, author, The Mindful Writer: Noble Truths of the Writing Life

"A must-read for anyone interested in Buddhism and its transmission." --Varun Soni, Dean of Religious Life, University of Southern California

"More than just a Buddhist Reformation, this may be the 4th turning of the wheel of Dharma, and all traditions (East and West) have much to learn from what is offered here." --Rev. Michael Ellick, founder of Occupy Faith

"Waking the Buddha is about waking Buddhism from its own slumbers, as well as waking the Buddha who slumbers in us all. Clark Strand has painted a compelling portrait of the evolution, and revolution, of human religion in the new millennium." --Lou Marinoff Ph. D., author, Plato Not Prozac, Therapy for the Sane, The Middle Way, co-author with Daisaku Ikeda, The Inner Philosopher

"Clark Strand brings his poet's eye, editor's care, and practitioner's insight to the one-of-a-kind work of 'Buddhist journalism' that is Waking the Buddha." --Rev. Danny Fisher, chair of the Buddhist Chaplaincy Dept., University of the West

"It is a practical guide for anyone searching for the answer to the question: 'How can I incorporate Buddhist principles in all aspects of my life?' If your practice is waking up, this book is for you." --Koshin Paley Ellison, co-founder of New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care