2007 May Books in Brief

Short reviews of books released in May 2007.

Alice Walker

Suffering Too Insignificant for the Majority to See

Alice Walker describes the great toll, both personal and societal, of racism in America, and how Buddhism has helped her heal its wounds.

Training the Mind to Transform Adversity into Awakening

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche explains how obstacles can be brought to the spiritual path and become opportunities for awakening.

Forum: How Does Karma Really Work?

Norman Fischer, Robin Kornman, and Ajahn Amaro get to the bottom of this challenging question that baffles so many Westerners.

Do you believe a person can practice Buddhism and be in the military?

Ask the Teachers: Do you believe a person can practice Buddhist ways and still maintain a job in the military?

Explorer of the Wild Mind

Review of Back on the Fire: Essays by Gary Snyder.

Portraits of Wisdom and Compassion

Review of Buddhist Goddesses of India by Miranda Shaw.

The Great Shooting Way

Review of Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from Zen in the Art of Archery.

Book Briefs Spring 2007

Benjamin Bogin reviews books published in Spring 2007.

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Yoga Body, Buddha Mind

A complete spiritual practice—or even just a healthy, satisfying life—requires working with both mind and body.