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The Problem with Calling Buddhism a Science

by Michael Sheehy| August 13, 2020

The Problem with Calling Buddhism a Science

Michael Sheehy reviews “­­­Why I Am Not a Buddhist,” by Evan Thompson.

The Cool Wizardry of Steven D. Goodman

by Michael Sheehy| August 13, 2020

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

by Michael Sheehy| October 4, 2019

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?

by Michael Sheehy| January 28, 2019

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

by Michael Sheehy| March 7, 2018

Investigating the Rainbow Body

Michael Sheehy reviews “Rainbow Body and Resurrection” by Francis V. Tiso.

Book Briefs – Spring 2014

by Michael Sheehy| February 18, 2014

Book Briefs – Spring 2014

Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Spring 2014 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.

The 10 Best Buddhist Books of 2013

by Michael Sheehy| December 23, 2013

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

by Michael Sheehy| November 12, 2013

Book Briefs Winter 2013

Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the Winter 2013 issue of Buddhadharma magazine.

Book Briefs Fall 2013

by Michael Sheehy| August 20, 2013

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

by Michael Sheehy| June 21, 2013

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.

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