In Tibetan Buddhism, it is said that certain meditation practices can alter the appearance of the body, transforming it into five radiant lights. The name given to this physical fluorescence is “rainbow body.”
Investigating the Rainbow Body
Michael Sheehy reviews “Rainbow Body and Resurrection” by Francis V. Tiso.
Book Briefs – Spring 2014
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Spring 2014 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
The 10 Best Buddhist Books of 2013
The review editors at Buddhadharma have sorted through stacks of the many new Buddhist books published this year.
Book Briefs Winter 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Winter 2013 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Book Briefs Fall 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Fall 2013 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Best Buddhist Books for Summer 2013, Part Two
Looking for a great Buddhist book to dive into this summer? Here is Buddhadharma’s selection of the Best Buddhist Books of the year so far.
Best Buddhist Books for Summer 2013, Part One
Looking for a great Buddhist book to dive into this summer? Here is Buddhadharma’s selection of the Best Buddhist Books of the year so far.
Book Briefs – Summer 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Summer 2013 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews May 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this instalment of From the Editor’s Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at two pilgrimage travelogues, and a Nyingma master’s work.