About the author
Jeff Eisenberg is the author of two books that read Buddhist teaching through unconventional lenses. Fighting Buddha (Findhorn Press, 2017) asks whether martial arts practice and Buddhist non-violence can coexist, mixing personal anecdote with an irreverent tone to explore mindfulness inside a fighting discipline. Buddha's Bodyguard (Findhorn Press, 2018) extends the approach, recasting physical protection as a metaphor for a Buddhist "security plan" against suffering, working through the Four Noble Truths in accessible, contemporary language. Both books, published within a year of each other by the same press, aim at readers who want Buddhist philosophy delivered without academic distance, through humor, pop-culture references, and comparisons to combat sports and personal security. They suit newcomers to Buddhist practice as much as martial artists curious about the tradition's ethical core, rather than specialists seeking historical or textual scholarship.
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💬 What our editors say about Jeff Eisenberg's books
“Eisenberg delivers a lively, unconventional guide that successfully dissects the perceived conflict between non-violence and fighting. His approach is refreshing and audacious, offering strategic insights grounded in ancient…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Fighting Buddha: Martial Arts, Buddhism, Kicking Ass and Saving It
“Eisenberg delivers a novel perspective by mapping the Four Noble Truths onto personal security protocols, creating a fresh entry point for Western audiences unfamiliar with traditional Buddhist texts. The pragmatic tone is…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Buddha's Bodyguard: How to Protect Your Inner V.I.P.
