Gary Gach hopes to write a couple really great haiku. Meanwhile, he’s published 9 books, including an anthology, What Book!? – Buddha Poems from Beat to Hiphop (American Book Award); The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Buddhism (Nautilus Book Award); and, most recently ,PAUSE BREATHE SMILE – Awakening Mindfulness When Meditation Is Not Enough. He hosts a free weekly Zen mindfulness group in San Francisco, at Aquatic Park, where he also swims in the Bay. From time to time, you can hear him offer poetry at the Bob Thurman Podcast. Author page: http://GaryGach.com Old home page: http://levity.com/interbeing _()_
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