"Ethan is the future of Buddhism." -- Sharon Salzberg (from the foreword) "Grounded in compassion, Nichtern's teaching offers a profound, lucid, and complex education in self-awareness, interdependence, and enlightenment." -- Publishers Weekly "A wise, humane, and deeply sympathetic introduction to the practice of Buddhism . Those wondering what Buddhism is all about will find plenty to think about in these pages, which make for a gentle and user-friendly invitation to explore further . Thoughtful and helpful alike." -- Kirkus Reviews "Makes ancient Buddhist teachings and texts approachable, contemporary, and relevant . Valuable for readers looking for an introduction to Buddhist teachings as they relate to meditation practice or for those searching for ways to live their lives in the here and now." -- Library Journal (Starred Review) "A beautiful guide and invitation to a sane life.

Refreshingly straightforward, accessible, skillful and kind." -- Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart "Ethan Nichtern is as gifted and compassionate a teacher in writing as he is in person. In The Road Home , he proposes that we move past our destructive repetitive patterns not by shellacking over sadness or anger or fear with some sort of enlightened-guru positivity but by accepting them, in all their contours, as an inevitable part of what makes us human. I've dog-eared my copy so thoroughly, it's swollen to twice its normal size." -- Maud Newton " The Road Home potently takes traditional Buddhism and makes it beautifully accessible and relevant for today's spiritual seeker and skeptic alike. This book has the power to cure apathy in today's society, and I think the world of it." -- Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar.