Frequently Asked Questions

Why a 'Buddha in the Boardroom?'
We found the Buddhist philosophy to be beneficial in our personal lives and decided that it might work as well in the stressful business environment. Based on the over-whelming positive response we have received, we were right!

Why do your books take place in a barroom?
It's not a barroom, it's a cafe! We had two goals in choosing The Bodhi Tree Cafe as our setting. First, we wanted a place where businessmen might gather after work and meet someone they could learn from and second, we wanted to do away with the image of Buddhists in robes sitting around all day chanting and meditating.

You claim that Buddhism is not a religion, but I've always heard that it is. Which is it?
Buddhism has been called a religion, a philosophy and a way of life. In truth, no one knows for sure how much Buddhism has changed over the last 2,500 years, but what is known is that there are numerous sects or branches (Zen being the most famous) and that even though their teachings may vary, their fundamentals (The Four Noble Truths, The Eight Fold Path, The Three Poisons and The Cardinal Precepts) remain constant and are in conflict with no other religion.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines religion as: "1. The expression of man's belief in and reverence for a superhuman power recognized as the center and governor of the universe." Many scholars claim that the Buddha believed in a Supreme Being but made no mention of it in his teachings because he believed that anything that could not be proven only causes us confusion and suffering. Many sects follow this logic and make no mention of a Supreme Being while others more closely follow the Hindu teachings and have numerous deities.

Regardless of your own religious beliefs, anyone following the gentle philosophy of Buddhism will find no conflict while living a fuller, happier life.

Why is the shipping so expensive for International shipments?
Good question, unfortunately you are asking the wrong people.The United States Postal Service sets the rates and we ship Global Priority because otherwise there is no guarantee how long it will take for the books to arrive. We make no profit on the $9.00 charge. The upside is that we have shipped worldwide and never had a problem.

What is coming up next in the series?
We are currently hard at work on the final draft of Back to the Boardroom, a continuation of Buddha in the Boardroom with additional ideas for handling job stress. We also have a first draft of Buddha in the Bedroom for applying ancient Eastern philosophy to marriage and dating. Additionally, we have future plans for a Buddha on the Back Nine for the golfing enthusiasts (like ourselves) and also a Buddha on the Blackboard for teens. And finally, we are considering a monthly "Buddha in the Boardroom Newsletter" where once a month subscribers would receive a chapter from an upcoming book. We are always open to suggestions for future topics.

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Nashua, NH 03061