The Flaw of Karma

By W.W. Rowe, illustrated by Charles A. Fillius. The Flaw of Karma: Buddhist Limericks for Fun and Enlightenment. The Buddha in Hell? Gossipy Monks? A karmic superhero? A Lady reborn as a fly? A Tibetan lake of vanishing gold? A king who barks like a hound; Merit from a pig's muddy tail. The Buddha's advice for cleaning sandals? Here is enlightening advice on laughing gas for the karma-laden mindstream moving inexorably toward The Great Whatever. Though many of the limericks are humorous, they contain some serious spiritual ideas.

Magically illustrated, these limericks poke fun at a superficial understanding of Buddhism while advocating basic Buddhist beliefs. WARNING: While you laugh, you might get enlightened.

WW. Rowe is the author of seven books about Russian literature and numerous children's stories, including six published by Snow Lion. He lives in Sedona, Arizona. Charles A. Filius is a gifted artist and writer, and the author of SELECTIONS FROM ON A WING & A PRAYER.