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Approximately four million Americans claim to be Buddhist. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Americans of various faiths read about Buddhism, are interested in its philosophical tenets, or fashionably view themselves as Buddhists. They’re part of what’s been described as the fastest growing religious movement in America: a large group of people dissatisfied with traditional religious offerings and thirsty for an approach to spirituality grounded in logic and consistent with scientific knowledge.

". . . bursting with heart, dynamic energy, and unbounded creativity." This is an anthology of original short stories depicting moments of love, whimsy, fantasy, and humor during the Covid lockdown. Ranging from works featuring zombies, vampires, and aliens to others about Zoom meetings, romance, and pigeons protesting for justice, this volume captures moments of spontaneity, quirkiness, and awe amid the most wrenching social upheaval of our times. For those of us fortunate enough not to succumb to the virus, especially in the pandemic’s fearsome early days, Our Magical Pandemic is a ...