Discover Zen: A Practical Guide to Personal Serenity

David Fontana. Chronicle Books, $14.95 (160pp) ISBN 978-0-8118-3196-3

Introductory books on Buddhism are a dime a dozen these days, with bookstore shelves scarcely able to accommodate the many primers available. One that stands out in the throng is Discover Zen: A Practical Guide to Personal Serenity, distinguished by its specific application of just one Buddhist tradition, as well as its colorful, vibrant illustrations. (Chronicle, $14.95 paper 160p ISBN 0-8118-3196-5; June)

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