When we think of a Buddhist community, we tend to imagine a group of monks who, in the midst of nature's silence, repeat millenarian gestures and ancient lifestyles from time immemorial. Are we sure it is always like that? Could we ever imagine a secular community in Milan's town center which keeps its ancient traditions while living modernity in full? 'Meet the Buddhas' is the tale of how Shinnyo-en, a modern Buddhist community, prepare to celebrate a most important event: the annual meeting of the followers from all over Europe with their spiritual leader. A tale of joy, feelings and teachings to live in harmony, embracing all beings, in order to gain a deeper understanding of what we think we know about Buddhism.—Anonymous