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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Buddhism / Essays / Philosophy / Comparative Religion

Book Review:
Beautiful, indestructible, precious – jewels have long been symbols for the spiritual 'essence' at the heart of human existence. The thirteen essays in this volume demonstrate issues that preoccupied a leading Western Buddhist: world peace and nuclear war, the crisis in Western literary criticism, the law of blasphemy, dialogue between Buddhism and Christianity, and a painting by El Greco. Sangharakshita's reflections spread beyond formal religion to illuminate a wide variety of themes. ''Definitive statements on issues I regard as being of the highest importance.'' An ideal meeting place for those unfamiliar with his work, and a generous offering for those who already know him.