This book will bring a smile to us all. We see that it is reaching out to so many people - to bring the understanding, solidity, and compassion so very needed in our society.
~~~~~ Thich Nhat Hanh, author of Being Peace; The Miracle of Mindfulnes; Living Buddha, Living Christ

Gary Gach has done a genuine service in presenting this knowledgeable and accessible overview of Buddhist teaching and wisdom.
~~~~~ Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart: The Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology

Let this book guide you practicing the Buddha's teachings, and surely you will become less idiotic, more educated at least, and well on your way to Enlightenment.
~~~~~ Maxine Hong Kingston, author of The Fifth Book of Peace

This book is not for idiots. It tells us what smart people want and need to know about Buddhist wisdom, history, theory, and its practice today. Gary Gach has done a fine job here, in lending a helping hand to lift ourselves toward the spiritual goal of awakened enlightenment.
~~~~~Lama Surya Das, founder of Dzogchen Center, author of Awakening the Buddha Within; The Big Questions; Buddha Is as Buddha Does

Gary Gach is like that teacher you always wanted~~~~~easygoing, full of information, able to communicate in humorous and meaningful ways, and a little bit wacky. So he's the perfect author for The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buddhism.... Gach brings it all together with a light touch and an enthusiasm that makes you want to get up and do something Buddhist.
~~~~~Brian Bruya, Eastern Religion Book Reviewer, Amazon.com; translator Zen Speaks; The Tao Speaks; Confucius Speaks

The best of its kind.
~~~~~Chevy Chase, comedian

With great integrity and critical insight, Gary Gach immeasurably enhances authentic interfaith understanding and fellowship. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buddhism is an exquisitely organized and comprehensive introduction to Buddhism that honors the intellect, illumines the spirit, and ennobles the human sojourn.
~~~~~Reverend Dorsey Blake, The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples

At last! The Complete Idiot's Guide makes Buddhism as accessible as Volkswagen repair. (Or is it the other way around?) It's so easy even a woman can do it. Not only that. Even a MAN!
~~~~~ Susan Moon, author The Life and Letters of Tofu Roshi; co-editor Being Bodies; Not Turning Away

It is difficult to resist sitting down by the fireplace with book in hand and reading all 390 pages in one sitting.... user-friendy ... a good overview for students
~~~~~MultiCultural Review

What allows The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buddhism to transcend the genre of introductory books is its openness. Gach lets the one taste of the dharma flow right through every page, and succeeds where other introductions fail by bringing Buddhism to life, to this very moment. It's well-informed, broad-minded, richly textured, and, finally, useful. The whole tapestry of Buddhism in one book. What's not to like? If you're looking for one basic book on Buddhism, this is it.
~~~~~ Franz Metcalf, author of What Would Buddha Do; Just Add Buddha

A very thorough, well-paved path on which to move ahead toward our inherent qualities of mercy and awareness ~~ drawing on the same bewilderment and confusion as us all, and gone ahead in a continuingly steady step.
~~~~~ Stephen Levine, author of A Gradual Awakening; Who Dies

Since we are a species of idiots, this book is for everyone. The Buddha's wisdom is timeless, and it's your time, now.
~~~~~ Wes Nisker, author of The Essential Crazy Wisdom; Crazy Wisdom Saves the Day Again

... surprisingly enlightening and wonderfully accessible .... this book truly shows how the complex ideas of one of the most ancient philosophies in the world can be adopted into anyone's life.
~~~~~Neela Banerjee, AsianWeek

Ever balanced between the poet and the pragmatist, Gach guides, prods and inspires readers, and stirs old souls and young from their sleep state to awaken to Buddhism's wisdom.
~~~~~ Perry Garfinkel, New York Times contributor and author of Buddha or Bust

It's like a college seminar on Buddhism distilled into Cliff’s Notes.
~~~~~Leza Lowitz, The Japan Times

This is a highly readable no-b.s. guide to Buddhism.
~~~~~ Brad Warner, Zen Soto priest, author of Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate

Gary Gach knows his stuff. Just as importantly for this book, he writes sharply, cleanly and well. Gach's writing is elegant and sparse and the message is boiled down, never dumbed down and never, ever boring or dry.
~~~~~January Magazine

I loved this book. All my adult life, I have studied world religions, and Buddhism often has overwhelmed me. Gary Gach uses the Complete Idiot's Guide format, and uses it well.... I have gained a greater appreciation for Buddhism and realize that much of what I do daily actually is Buddhist in nature. I highly recommend The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buddhism to any seeker, beginning or advanced.
~~~~~Lynn Allison, Whole Living Journal

What I liked best about this book is its ability to get across the incredible richness and diversity of the Buddhist experience without losing sight of the details. Enjoy!
~~~~~Anthony Flanagan, host, Buddhism.About.com

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