Michael Sheehy, PhD is a scholar of Tibetan Buddhism and contemplative studies. He is the director of scholarship at the Contemplative Sciences Center and faculty in religious studies at the University of Virginia.
Michael Sheehy
Recent Articles
The Buddhist Science of Mind
Michael Sheehy reviews "Science and Philosophy in Indian and Buddhist Classics, Vol. 2: The Mind."
The Problem with Calling Buddhism a Science
Michael Sheehy reviews "Why I Am Not a Buddhist," by Evan Thompson.
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.
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.
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.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews April 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this installment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at some new Buddhist books.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews March 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this installment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at new books from Vajrayana, Korean poetry, and more.
Book Briefs – Spring 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Spring 2013 issue of Buddhadharma, reviewed by Michael Sheehy.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews February 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this instalment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at the art of the 10th Karmapa, Buddhist trees, and more.
Buddhadharma Book Reviews January 2013: From the Editor’s Desk
In this installment of From the Editor's Desk, Review Editor Michael Sheehy looks at new books on not why, but where Bodhidharma went.
Book Briefs (Winter 2012)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Winter 2012 issue of Buddhadharma.
Book Briefs Fall 2012
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Fall 2012 of Buddhadharma, by Michael Sheehy.
Book Briefs (Summer 2012)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Summer 2012 issue of Buddhadharma.
Book Briefs Winter 2012
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Winter 2012, reviewed by Michael Sheehy.
Book Briefs: Winter 2011
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Winter 2011.
Review: US premiere of “My Reincarnation”
The US debut of My Reincarnation previewed to a full house at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City on May 18.
Book Briefs (Summer 2011)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from Summer 2011.