a modern approach to buddhahood, for common man is flawed advice in satire. it is an ever so familiar account of one"s attempt to reach peace and enlightenment. it is a description of experiencism, that which treats all of life as an art, and outlines how such a philosophy of life might be relevant and useful. for common man is the firsthand introduction to the thought processes and beliefs of modern man and his attempt to overcome the human dilemma.