The book is a provocative blend of psychotherapy, existential philosophy, and Zen. Its central message is that no external authority—Buddha, therapist, book, or belief system—can save you. You must kill the Buddha in yourself and on the road to truly live your own life.
A: The phrase has been referenced in The Sopranos , Mad Men , and songs by bands like The Tea Party . But the original source is the Zen koan, popularized by Kopp’s book. If You Meet The Buddha On The Road Kill Him Pdf
"If you meet the Buddha, kill him. If you meet a patriarch, kill him." The book is a provocative blend of psychotherapy,