The Buddha in Your Mirror

While the notion that “happiness can found within oneself” has recently become popular, Buddhism has taught for thousands of years that every person is a Buddha, or enlightened being, and has the potential for true and lasting happiness. Through real-life examples, the authors explain how adopting this outlook has positive effects on one’s health, relationships, and career, and gives new insights into world environmental concerns, peace issues, and other major social problems.

Woody Hochswender is a former reporter for the New York Times and editor at Esquire magazine. He lives in Sharon, Connecticut. Greg Martin and Ted Morino are vice general directors of the SGI-USA, the lay organization of Nichiren Buddhists. They live in Los Angeles.