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Dominique Townsend and Maggie Gyllenhall on “Shantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero”

things.to.do.in.nyc.this.000.weekShantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero is the retelling of Shantideva’s teachings before a surprised audience, who had thought he was useless and could only eat, sleep and poop. Leading his listeners into a superhero training of different kind, he reveals the secret to perfect bravery and unbounded compassion and shows how anyone can develop them. You don’t need super-strength or magical powers, he says. You just need practice.

Reading and discussion with Dominique Townsend; a book signing follows. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal joins as a discussant.











When: Tue., Sep. 15, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Where: Book Culture on Columbus
450 Columbus Ave.

Price: Free
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things.to.do.in.nyc.this.000.weekShantideva: How to Wake Up a Hero is the retelling of Shantideva’s teachings before a surprised audience, who had thought he was useless and could only eat, sleep and poop. Leading his listeners into a superhero training of different kind, he reveals the secret to perfect bravery and unbounded compassion and shows how anyone can develop them. You don’t need super-strength or magical powers, he says. You just need practice.

Reading and discussion with Dominique Townsend; a book signing follows. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal joins as a discussant.

Buy tickets/get more info now