The stresses and intensity of modern American society have influenced many people to adopt and adapt the principles of Buddhism and other Eastern religions. Some recent statistics from the US department of Health and Human Services show that 75% of the General Population experiences at least “some stress” every two weeks (National Health Interview Survey). Half of those experience moderate or high levels of stress during the same two-week period. It is common knowledge that stress …showed first 75 words of 2993 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2993 total…of the Japanese Zen tradition to the United States, where it may someday figure prominently. It has also been a skillful means for establishing the authority of Zen teachings both within and without the communities.” (Glassman – Tworkov, 153) Show major impacts on West Less materialistic lifestyle People search to be “better” Giving Concerned about others People more in touch with reality People become more aware and accepting Show impact on my life? Bibliography hoiward, j amdas.