Author Sid Brown injects a Buddhist perspective into the classroom. His soon-to-be-realeased A Buddhist in the Classroom explores the ethical quandaries, lived experiences, and intimacy of teaching. Addressing such topics as attention, community, rage, wonder, consumerism, and simple kindness, Brown demonstrates how this centuries-old tradition can inform and enrich classroom life.

Readers need not be Buddhists to appreciate the gifts of this tradition and Brown’s fresh perspective on education. Stories from Buddhist texts offer helpful teaching moments, and an archive of practical tools and suggestions make this book a valuable reference. Teachers of students at all levels and those who are interested in the educational experience will gain insight from this book.

SUNY Press is the publisher of A Buddhist in the Classroom and a generous contributor to this year's Shambhala Sun Foundation online auction.