Acclaimed Biography of Innovative American Buddhist Teacher

NEW YORK - Nov. 3, 2015 - PRLog -- Acclaimed Biography of Innovative American Buddhist Teacher Will Teach, Entertain, and Warm Hearts in Time for Winter Reading

Blue Skies Buddha published by Mystic-Buddha Publishing House

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November 3, 2015 -- Now available in bookstores and online, Blue Skies Buddha, the acclaimed biography of the early teaching years of Rama ‐ Dr. Frederick Lenz (1950 ‐ 1998) highlights the new age spiritual renaissance of the 1970s and 80s and the founding of an original, deep‐rooted movement of American Buddhism. Readers take part in a free-spirited adventure as they witness a wild, sports jock teenager transform into an iconoclastic, innovative spiritual teacher. For Frederick Lenz, boundary breaking was de rigueur as witnessed and reported by the 100+ students and colleagues interviewed by author Liz Lewinson.

“Meditation, the empowerment of women, and a bright, creative take on classic Buddhist wisdom form the core of Dr. Lenz's teachings, which he shared and honed with boundless enthusiasm,” Lewinson says.

Frederick Lenz encountered colorful opposition but kept his priorities straight. When he visited Nepal at age 19, he met an aged monk who informed him that he was to revive and re‐establish an ancient school of hidden teachings. He was asked to find his many “past life students” and help them achieve joyous enlightenment in this life or at least set them securely on the path. He was to do this in the West, using Western means.

“In the East,” Lewinson says, “centuries‐old traditions maintain meditative pathways to empowered awareness. In the West, facing a blank canvas, Dr. Lenz had to find new ways to build mental and meditative prowess through careers such as computer science, visits to American power places, life-changing gender knowledge, movies, music, and dance.  He taught these skills to American students and observed their success.”

Says Roger Cantu, Editor-in-Chief of Mystic-Buddha Publishing House, “this fast-paced biography will bring readers new realizations and insights, and provide a fascinating view into the tenets of American Buddhism.”

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Recent Praise for Blue Skies Buddha

“This fascinating biography captures the wisdom of a genuine, compelling teacher who combined absolute miracles with humor, fun and adventure. When you read this fast-paced book, you feel you are there, learning and transforming. This is an original and exciting read.” -- Lynn Andrews, Author of The Medicine Woman Series.

“This book presents an honest look into one of the most intriguing and controversial spiritual movements of the 80’s and 90's. Rama was a very unconventional teacher and his teaching often caused people to rethink their basic assumptions on spirituality. In a way, he reminded me of my other idols of our age - Bruce Lee, Michael Jackson and Steve Jobs. They were all not only filled with crazy passions about their lives, but were so unconventional in their approaches that they caused major disruptions in traditional values. They were people who believed in themselves, walked their own paths and did not compromise.” ---Francis Wang, CTO, Xtelligent, Inc.

Book Details:
Blue Skies Buddha
By Liz Lewinson
Publisher: Mystic-Buddha Publishing House
Published: September 2015
ISBN: 978-0982050576
ASIN: B015JPB7X4
Pages: 382
Genre: Biography, Buddhism
Contact:  info@mysticbuddha.com