About the Author

Simhananda is an award winning author of numerous books on photography and spiritual wisdom and has been an experienced speaker on this specialized subject for over 35 years. Simhananda, literally means lions roar. His writings roar out power, sensitivity, and tenderness, and convey a unique spiritual statement to the world. He cherishes people, places, and the whole blessed planet. He recently published his second volume on Gampopas famous 12th century Buddhist classical works. This volume on traditional Buddhist teachings is oriented to the occidental mind, and his commentaries are refreshing, modern, and sometimes quite humorous.