Dharma Punx by Noah Levine

While Levine comes to embrace the same spiritual tradition as his father, bestselling author Stephen Levine, he finds his most authentic expression in connecting the seemingly opposed worlds of punk and Buddhism. As Noah Levine delved deeper into Buddhism, he chose not to reject the punk scene, instead integrating the two worlds as a catalyst for transformation. Ultimately, this is an inspiring story about maturing, and how a hostile and lost generation is finally finding its footing. This provocative report takes us deep inside the punk scene and moves from anger, rebellion, and self-destruction, to health, service to others, and genuine spiritual growth.rnrnReview “This honest, page-turning confession is also a measure of the adaptability and usefulness of the Asian tradition of Buddhism for the young and restless of contemporary America.” (Publishers Weekly ) “Fierce and disarming in its honesty, raw and true in its expression...This is not your average spiritual autobiography!” (Norman Fischer, Zen priest and poet, and founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation ) “An entry point for many others into a potentially life-saving practice...an empathic and moving offering.” (Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living and Wherever You Go, There You Are ) “Honesty and wildness that become transformed and inspiring.” (Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart )“This book is a great success story that shows that violence, negativity and self destruction doesn’t accomplish anything.” (Mike Ness, lead singer of Social Distortion ) “Noah takes us through his own personal genocide in this honest and at times unbearably painful account of his journey.” (Sothira, lead singer of Crucifix/Proudflesh ) “Levine has a gift for plunging readers into the belly of his experience.” (Tricycle magazine ) About the Author Noah Levine is the founder of the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society, with two centers in Los Angeles and over twenty affiliated groups in North America and Europe. He is the author of the national bestseller Dharma Punx and Against the Stream. He leads meditation groups and workshops nationally as well as in juvenile halls and prisons. Levine holds a master's degree in counseling psychology and has studied with many well-known and respected teachers in both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. Levine lives in Los Angeles.