Jeff Cox, Snow Lion Publications' president, enjoys the exceptional clarity and accessibility of Introduction To Emptiness so much that he has been recommending the book to his long-time Buddhist friends. Their response to the book continues to be equally enthusiastic, so now the group meets as a sort of "Buddhist Book Club," studying and discussing the points.

"Understanding emptiness is key to almost everything in Buddhism," says Jeff. "This is a great way to further sharpen our understanding—we really get into it."

Because the study group has become so popular, we thought our readers, too, might enjoy forming their own groups for discussion based around Introduction to Emptiness. Guy Newland, the author, has found ingeniously clear ways to present the very subtle concepts, evoking lively discussions among new Buddhists and old-timers alike.