On Becoming the Dharma

Grounded in deep scholarship, psychological sophistication, and decades of teaching and personal practice, this much-anticipated collection of essays helps readers gain a richer understanding of Buddhism. Arranged thematically, the pieces in "On Becoming the Dharma" explore important, challenging concepts that underlie the Buddhist teachings -- karma, self and no-self, interconnection, and interdependence. Each brief chapter stands alone as a sparklingly appealing presentation of a particular idea, and as a whole the book comprises one of the best overviews available of the concepts that underlie the Buddhist worldview. Sophisticated without being daunting, clean and clear without becoming simplistic, Andrew Olendzki's writing is filled with rich phrases, remarkable images, and the fruits of much careful thought.