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    Buddhism and Politics: Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path
    Buddhism and Politics: Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path
    Buddhism and Politics: Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path
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    Buddhism and Politics: Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path

    By Victoria Stoklasa

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    What does it take to make political work a mission of peace? Victoria Stoklasa, author of SIGN IT INTO LAW and TRANSGENDER MARRIAGE RIGHTS IN TEXAS, presents an accessible guide to using the teachings of Buddhism to make the world a better place. By following the tenets of the Noble Eightfold Path, citizens and politicians alike can change their thinking and their actions to follow a middle path--no extremes, so suffering. This quick read continues Stoklasa's tradition of accessible political thought and common sense policymaking, and it serves as a complement to any campaign or election.

    Here's what people are already saying about BUDDHISM AND POLITICS:

    "Despite being neither an expert in Buddhism or politics, I came away enlightened by the content of this book...I urge you to read this book. Even if you haven't the slightest idea about Buddhism and perhaps a vague idea about politics, you will benefit from it." - Reed James, "Reed's Reads"

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    PublisherVictoria Stoklasa
    Release dateOct 7, 2013
    ISBN9781301566310
    Buddhism and Politics: Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path
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    Victoria Stoklasa

    Victoria Stoklasa earned a Master of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Policy from American Public University in 2012. Her thesis, “Improving Missouri’s Petition Initiative Process”, was abridged and published as the guest column “Missouri’s Flawed Initiative Process” in the Independence Examiner. Victoria’s political work includes serving as a board member for the City of Independence Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Board. She worked with Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s successful re-election campaign in 2012 as staging location director for the Jackson County Democrats office. In 2010, she and several other Missourians circulated the petition for Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to State, County, and Municipal Taxes; the petition passed by popular vote. Victoria lives with her loving mate, Thaddeus Stoklasa. To learn more about Victoria, visit www.victoriastoklasa.com.

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    Buddhism and Politics - Victoria Stoklasa

    BUDDHISM AND POLITICS

    Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path

    By Victoria Stoklasa, MA

    Edited by Andrea Lewis and Jeff van Booven

    Photo Credit: Carsten Schlipf

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    Copyright 2013 Victoria Stoklasa

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    Advance Praise for Buddhism and Politics: Citizens, Politicians, and the Noble Eightfold Path

    Despite being neither an expert in Buddhism or politics, I came away enlightened by the content of this book...I urge you to read this book. Even if you haven't the slightest idea about Buddhism and perhaps a vague idea about politics, you will benefit from it.

    Reed James – Reed’s Reads (reedjames.blogspot.com)

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