Category: Buddhist Books
Read “The Basics of Signless Concentration,” an excerpt from Bhikkhu Analayo’s The Signless and the Deathless: On the Realization of Nirvana
An excerpt from Bhikkhu Anālayo's new book, The Signless and the Deathless: On the Realization of Nirvana — as reviewed in the Fall 2023 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Guide
Siddhartha’s 100th Birthday
A century after its publication, Randy Rosenthal explores how Hermann Hesse's classic novel "Siddhartha" came to be amidst the author's personal struggles and search for life's deeper meaning.
Lion’s Roar September 2023 Book Reviews
From simple healing instructions for daily meditation to a scientific theory of complexity and a thoroughgoing investigation into suicidal ideation, Bonnie Nadzam reviews this season’s latest titles.
Read an Excerpt from “The Making of American Buddhism”
An excerpt from Chapter 4 of The Making of American Buddhism by Scott A. Mitchell.
Finding the Dharma at the Library
Librarian Eileen Ybarra explores how her practice and librarianship work together to serve her community through deep listening, mindfulness, and compassion.
Buddhadharma on Books: Summer 2023
Joie Szu-Chiao Chen reviews eight new books for the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
The Buddha Amitābha in the Himitsu nenbutsu shō
An excerpt of chapter 7 of Aaron P. Proffitt’s new book, "Esoteric Pure Land Buddhism" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Read “Two Realities,” an excerpt from Into the Mirror: A Buddhist Journey Through Mind, Matter, and the Nature of Reality
An excerpt of chapter 16 of Andy Karr's book, "Into the Mirror" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Read “Seventh Mind Training,” from Being Human and a Buddha Too: Longchenpa’s Sevenfold Mind Training for a Sunlit Sky
An excerpt from Anne Carolyn Klein's new book, "Being Human and a Buddha Too" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Read “Erroneous Imaginations,” an excerpt from The Zen Way of Recovery
An excerpt from chapter 14 of Laura Burges' new book, "The Zen Way of Recovery" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Read “Indian Epistemology,” an excerpt from Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics
An excerpt from "Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics, Vol. 4: Philosophical Topics" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Read an excerpt from “Dancing with the Dead: The Essential Red Pine Translations”
An excerpt from "Dancing With the Dead: The Essential Red Pine Translations" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Lion’s Roar July 2023 Book Reviews
Bonnie Nadzam surveys new books on crisis care, climate change, and deep dharma.
Lion’s Roar May 2023 Book Reviews
Bonnie Nadzam reviews new books that can help us navigate the ups and downs of life—from personal grief to collective rage to the joy of creativity.
Buddhadharma Book Briefs for Spring 2023
Joie Szu-Chiao Chen reviews "The Two Truths in Indian Buddhism," "Buddhist Ecological Protection of Space," "Forgiveness: An Alternative Account," and more.
Heart to Heart
From Harriet Tubman to narcissism to Appalachian Zen — Bonnie Nadzam reviews new books that are sparking conversation.
The How of Happiness
Mindfulness, courage, and compassion are key. Bonnie Nadzam presents a selection of new books on living well.
Lama Tsomo on Buddhist Practices That Help Us Cultivate Wisdom & Connection
Rod Meade Sperry talks to Lama Tsomo about her new book "Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection."
How Pema Changed My Life
Lion's Roar's Beth Wallace reflects on how Pema Chödrön impacted her life, from the November 2022 Issue of Lion's Roar.
Lion’s Roar Book Reviews for November 2022
An AI robot answers your spiritual questions. Bonnie Nadzam reviews this innovative new book and other titles coming out this fall.