True Liberation

Tracy Franz on a diverse and inspiring selection of new Buddhist books.

What Does It Mean to Be Free?

Tracy Franz on some timely themes in new books and media.

Think Again Before You Dismiss Magic

Roger R. Jackson reviews "Buddhist Magic: Divination, Healing, and Enchantment Through the Ages" by Sam van Schaik.

Buddhadharma Book Briefs for Fall 2020

Book reviews by Joie Szu-Chiao Chen from the Fall 2020 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly.

Seeing Suffering Through the Lens of Karma

Buddhism in the West is having a difficult time. With allegations of misconduct made against teachers in several of our communities, there is now widespread disillusionment and organizational chaos. Of course, similar problems exist in other faith traditions, and the #MeToo movement has been revealing these issues throughout all levels of society. Many of us…

Review: “Mop Rides the Waves of Life”

We review "Mop Rides the Waves of Life" by Jaimal Yogis and Matthew Allen.

Review: “Love and Rage”

We review "Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger" by Lama Rod Owens.

Review: “You Belong: A Call for Connection”

We review "You Belong: A Call for Connection" by Sebene Selassie.

Review: “Without Ever Reaching the Summit”

We review "Without Ever Reaching the Summit: A Journey" by Paolo Cognetti.

Review: “Dreams of Light”

We review "Dreams of Light: The Profound Daytime Practice of Lucid Dreaming" by Andrew Holecek.