In “The Little Book of Being,” Diana Winston—using straightforward, secular language—explains how to cultivate natural awareness.
The Science of Meditation, Beyond the Brain
Michael Sheehy reviews “Meditation, Buddhism, and Science” edited by David L. McMahan and Erik Braun.
Review: The Most Important Point
We review “The Most Important Point: Zen Teachings of Edward Espe Brown” edited by Danny S. Parker.
Review: The Art of Simple Living
In The Art of Simple Living, Shunmyo Masuno offers pithy tips on how to increase our feelings of well-being by making some seemingly small changes in how we approach life.
Review: In Love with the World
Lion’s Roar reviews “In Love with the World: A Monk’s Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying.”
The World’s Most Peaceful Religion?
Matthew Gindin reviews “If You Meet the Buddha On the Road: Buddhism, Politics and Violence” by Michael Jerryson.
Review: Where’s Buddha?
We review “Where’s Buddha?” by Marisa Aragón Ware.
The Opportunities and Perils of Postmodern Dharma
Justin Whitaker reviews “American Dharma: Buddhism Beyond Modernity” by Ann Gleig.
Review: “Cinderella Liberator” by Rebecca Solnit
In 1892, a book was compiled of 345 versions of the Cinderella story and related tales. Now, from Rebecca Solnit—Zen Buddhist and acclaimed author of Men Explain Things to Me—comes the enlightened, feminist version for our time.
Review: Becoming Nobody
Lion’s Roar reviews the film “Becoming Nobody,” directed by Jamie Catto, which tells the life story of spiritual teacher Ram Dass.