Lodro Rinzler

Lodro Rinzler is a teacher in the Shambhala tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. He has taught numerous workshops and retreats. His column "What Would Sid Do?" (Sid = Siddhartha, the Buddha) appears regularly in the Huffington Post.

"A lively and engaging invitation to a new generation of seekers, offering them a needed opportunity to be themselves, to be real, and to be thoughtful about life, without taking the spiritual journey so damn seriously." —Ethan Nichtern, author of Your Emotions Won't Save You and One City

"A wise, practical, and down-to-earth presentation of the liberating teaching of Tibetan Buddhism. I highly recommend this book to everyone who is interested in transforming their lives and this world we live in. Read it, then start a revolution!" —Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx and The Heart of the Revolution

"Seriously fresh and freshly serious, this book is a terrific entry point for the young spiritual seeker." —Sumi Loundon, editor of Blue Jean Buddha and The Buddha's Apprentices

"A young, New York–based Buddhist teacher, Rinzler is able to take a relaxed, colloquial approach to meditation and its many benefits because he's so well-versed in Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism. With examples ranging from superheroes to YouTube videos, Rinzler brings timeless teachings to the buzz of now in an engaging, richly instructive, genuinely illuminating spiritual guide." —Booklist

"Don't let Rinzler's youthful exuberance fool you. The kid knows his stuff." —Tricycle

"This volume is far beyond a compilation of Rinzler's columns or prior work; it is a genuine introduction to living a Buddhist life without immersion in Buddhism's more esoteric practices." —Library Journal

"The cool kid's Buddhist." —Boston Phoenix

"Rinzler's voice is approachable and funny and absolutely credible to all of the young professionals who seem to have it all but who are beginning to wonder if they are missing something really, really big." —Beliefnet.com

"Light-hearted, contemporary, and at times hilarious, Rinzler's book is addictively easy to read." —Nexus

"Enjoyable, engaging, and inspiring. I loved the book and think it's a great introductory read for a younger person who would like to know more about Buddhism, or just life in general." —Wildmind.org