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‘Buddhism for Teens’ is like having a wise, gentle, non-judgmental elder guiding readers step by step from being trapped in circles of repetition to riding spirals of growth. In a way, going through this book is like going from kindergarten to grad school of self-knowledge and compassion. The exercises and explanations are clear. The stories are beautiful. This is a book that can be read and used as part of a larger curriculum, or can be browsed. It can be studied in solitude, or with a class, or with family or friends. However it is encountered, by teens or by grownup seekers, it will offer wisdom.
Alicia Ostriker, author of Waiting for the Light
'Buddhism for Teens' is a modern, direct take on ancient practices. Stripping off the years of history and gloss, Candradasa goes to the heart of practical Buddhism for life, presenting the fundamentals of ethics, training, meditation, compassion and loving kindness. Through graduated activities, think points, traditional Buddhist stories, he offers useful tools to direct and support young adults. The past is respected, but the contemporary path is paramount: this is Buddhism as experience.
Nicolas Soames, founder, Dharma Audiobooks
Reading Candradasa’s book, I wished I had this kind of skilful resource when I was growing up and trying to make sense of myself and the world. Every teenager, whatever body or circumstance, could benefit. Fundamentally encouraging, it is a practical and creative guide for teenagers and those who live with them. Progressive meditations, stories and reflections, build up positive emotion and offer enormously wise ways of taking care of the world.
Dhammamegha, Publishing Director, Windhorse Publications, Buddhist practitioner and ex-teen.
Candradasa invites us to approach Buddhist teachings in a way that is engaging, creative and full of vitality. The imaginative recreation of classic Buddhist stories, along with practical guidance in meditation and projects of self-discovery, make the potentially complex world of Buddhist wisdom accessible and fun. Buddhism for Teens will inspire creative wisdom and contribute to the development of mindfulness and kindness in the teens who read this book. This title goes to the top of my list of book recommendations for parents and teens—an instant classic!
Suddhayu, Director Aryaloka Buddhist Retreat Center