The Buddha in You
A Beginner's Guide to Buddhism, from Karma to Nirvana
by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche; Mordy Levine
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Pub Date May 13 2025 | Archive Date Jun 13 2025
Sounds True Publishing | Sounds True
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Description
Explore core Buddhist teachings, as well as practice through reflections and meditations, in this concise and inviting introduction.
Ideal for anyone who is Buddhism-curious, The Buddha in You offers an accessible introduction to the key teachings of Buddhism. But Buddhism is so much more than its teachings— it’s also a lived experience. Through simple reflections, practices, or meditations in every short chapter, The Buddha in You invites you to begin to try the teachings in your own life, whether you want to be Buddhist or not. These teachings can help cultivate more calm, joy, and gratitude even amid life’s challenges.
Authors Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, born and raised in Tibet and now teaching in the United States and internationally, and meditation teacher Mordy Levine have introduced countless people to Buddhism and meditation. This book answers the key questions people ask them, including:
• What really is karma?
• How do I meditate?
• Is reincarnation real?
• Do I have to believe everything the Buddha taught?
• What are the differences among the various schools of Buddhism?
• Do Buddhists have to be vegetarian?
• And many more
The Buddha in You invites you to explore both Buddhist teachings and your own inner landscape. As Lama Lhanang writes, “Enjoy this moment with wisdom, compassion, and kindness… We all have the chance to be a Buddha one day.”
Advance Praise
“The Buddha in You illuminates the profundity of Buddhism in the most accessible language. This is an excellent book for our age when many are seeking practical wisdom to answer life’s important questions.” —Anam Thubten, author of No Self, No Problem
“The Buddha in You is a straightforward, direct, and clear introduction to Buddhism, without any of the ‘ism’—the religiosity, esoteric conceptualization, or cultural baggage that often burdens what we hear. The authors know their subject matter, and they share it appropriately for our often chaotic or stressful circumstances. Anyone interested in exploring Buddhism, not as academic philosophy but as a way of life, is sure to benefit from this book.” —Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, author of Our Pristine Mind
Marketing Plan
Pre-order campaign, targeting authors retreat and event attendees
Paid social media promotion featuring meditations and memes
Finished book mailing to Buddhist retreat centers and West Coast Buddhist organizations
Amazon Ads targeting comp titles, such as The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh and An Introduction to Buddhism by The Dalai Lama
National print & digital outreach with a focus on Buddhism and spirituality media
Select podcast outreach, focusing on Buddhism, mindfulness/meditation and mind/body/spirit programs
Potential book launch event (s) with tie-in with authors’ speaking schedule
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781649633798 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 152 |
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Featured Reviews
Ithianna S, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Buddha in You is exactly what it says in the title: a beginner's guide! And in my opinion, it's a very solid one. It goes over everything a beginner might need to know, but what I found especially nice about it were all the exercises to make you think and put what you just read into practice. I have quite a few beginner's guides to Buddhism on my shelf at home, and I think I might like this one the best out of all of them because it's written in easy to understand English and the practical applications were really nice, even for me who is not a beginner to Buddhism.
If you are already a Buddhist, this would be a good gift to give a family member to help explain what you believe. If you're interested in becoming one or getting to know a Buddhist friend better, this book can definitely help you out.
Reviewer 1096247
No pun intended, but I found this book to be very enlightening.
I’ve never known much about Buddhism and this took me on a historical and educational journey into what the meaning of this religion is. While I read this in one sitting, I will definitely be thinking and contemplating these lessons for a while, and I can see myself coming back to this text for clarity.
*An ARC was received for an honest review.
