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To practice Buddhism correctly, one needs proper guidelines from an authentic and unbroken lineage transmission, or from those with experience. Although Buddhism in Australia offers a rich variety from many well-known Buddhist schools in the world, new practitioners can be confused with contradicting advice and overwhelmed with so many options which can be chosen.

In the academic world, many writers often keep their advice tradition-specific, namely, Theravada and Mahayana, later on Vajrayana. Readers, if by chance, are reading several texts from different schools, are advised to speak to experienced practitioners or a Dharma master to work out how to begin their spiritual journey in Buddhism.

Bringing Wisdom To Life is a good companion, written to offer readers a view, drawing from various traditions on specific topics. It is a book which blends teachings from all the major traditions so seamlessly that we can see them simply as Dharma. No matter what tradition of Buddhism we may practice, in this approach all traditions are accessible, and their usefulness and relevance in helping us develop on the Buddhist Path is immediately apparent.

The publishing of this book is timed to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. Founded in 1978, it is one of the first Buddha Dhamma centres to be established in Melbourne, Australia. I have had a long association with the teachers and members of the centre during thirty of those years. As I read Bringing Wisdom to Life I was aware that the book distills the accumulated learning and experience gained at the centre throughout that time, and is a valuable living record of this flourishing Buddhist community.

Bringing Wisdom to Life is written for the 21st century and is well suited to the conditions we now live in. It will be equally enjoyable and useful whether the reader is contemplating the Buddhist Path or is an experienced Buddhist practitioner.

I congratulate the authors Anita Carter and Frank Carter for writing this book to contribute to world Buddhism, and for sharing their experience in a way that others can benefit from.

I recommend Buddhists and those interested in Buddhism to read it.

Venerable Phuoc Tan

Abbot Quang Minh Temple

Braybrook, Victoria, Australia