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.
A Mindfulness Studies Student Book Roundup
Mindfulness Studies student Naomi Matlow shares her top 10 mindfulness books for those undergoing a similar path.
9 Essential Books for Your Meditation Library
If you’re looking for good reads to begin or deepen your relationship to Buddhist meditation, you can’t go wrong with these nine essential picks.
The Search for Light
Koans, Shakespeare, working with suffering — Bonnie Nadzam looks at new books offering different insights into Buddhist practice today.
The Heart of a Story
From the healing power of storytelling to the dharma of literature—Bonnie Nadzam recommends new books to help us make sense of our lives.
Buddhadharma Book Briefs for Winter 2021
Joie Szu-Chiao Chen reviews “We Were Made for These Times” by Kaira Jewel Lingo, “The Wakeful Bod” by Willa Baker Blythe, “The Buddha’s Tooth” by John S. Strong, and more.
10 Buddhist Books Everyone Should Read
10 Buddhist books everyone should have, as selected by the editors of Lion’s Roar.
What are some good Buddhist books about death and dying?
There are plenty of Buddhist books with helpful advice about how to help dying people—and how to die yourself.