Suffering is our national obsession. From wonder drugs to life-changing diet plans, to exist in the modern world is to be constantly plied with images of a life free of... Read More

Larry Yang is an ordained Buddhist monk and a passionate advocate for diversity in dharma communities. His "Awakening Together" is part spiritual memoir and part stirring call... Read More

This book is an effective introduction to many aspects of Buddhist thought and practice. In The Buddha’s Dream of Liberation: Freedom, Emptiness, and Awakened Nature, James... Read More

Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief, by Joanne Cacciatore, covers the incredibly difficult topic of grief. With the insight that only someone... Read More

Buddhist principles hold the key to social change, according to this title that works on many levels. In "Untangling Self", Andrew Olendzki offers an accessible, powerful... Read More

Artwork is a meditative practice; Tibetan Buddhists have known that for ages. Moreover, Tibetan enlightenment imagery is highly symbolic for those on the path. Each of these... Read More

This is an invaluable spiritual resource for those confronting end-of-life challenges. Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, edited... Read More

In the simple, compassionate language akin to other Buddhist works, this insightful book offers spiritual teachings, practical advice, and an entertaining story, all at once.... Read More

Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, PhD, is a Soto Zen priest and guiding teacher at Still Breathing Meditation Center in East Oakland, California. The author of Tell Me Something about... Read More

Two cuddly koalas enjoy a chilly, snowy day with mindfulness, observing the weather, wildlife, and landscape with curiosity, but not judgment. They watch, listen, play, and... Read More

When it comes to parenting, being brave equals letting go, according to social worker Krissy Pozatek. She writes that “many parents are busy cushioning their children from any... Read More

Lovingly structured collection of Zen stories featuring women seeks to bring gender equity to enlightened thinking. The traditional belief in mainstream Buddhism is that “it... Read More