BERKELEY — Renowned Northwest region author Paul Gerhards, publisher and author of “Mapping the Dharma,” will be at the BCA Bookstore, 2140 Durant Ave. (at Fulton) in Berkeley, on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Gerhards has been studying and practicing Buddhism for more than 10 years. His principal course of study is Theravada, the school of Buddhism also known as Southern Transmission, which has its roots in Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.

His discussion will focus on people interested in learning the basics of Buddhism and those who could use an uncomplicated reference. According to his website, “ ‘Mapping the Dharma’ fills a need for a book that organizes and outlines the fundamental concepts of the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and understandable, without excessive explanation of complex subject matter that can take years to fully understand and appreciate.”

Gerhards adds, “The Buddha presented his teachings, the Dharma, in the form of relational lists. In ‘Mapping the Dharma’ you will find the most important of these lists mapped out for you with brief point-by-point explanations to help you unravel an array of challenging ideas and relationships.”

The event is free to the public, but space is limited and RSVPs are requested. Parking is available at the UC Berkeley lot across the street.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (510) 809-1435 or visit www.bcabookstore.com.