Michael Sheehy reviews “Why I Am Not a Buddhist,” by Evan Thompson.
The Cool Wizardry of Steven D. Goodman
Translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts, Steven D. Goodman, passed away on August 3. Michael Sheehy, one of his senior students, remembers the “cool wizardry” of his teacher.
The Science of Meditation, Beyond the Brain
Michael Sheehy reviews “Meditation, Buddhism, and Science” edited by David L. McMahan and Erik Braun.
What Is Rainbow Body?
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.