Buddhist Books & Reviews

The Infinite Life Sutra: Pure Land Faith Through Text

The Infinite Life Sutra: Pure Land Faith Through Text

For many who walk the Buddhist path, there is a yearning for clarity, devotion, and a sense of spiritual refuge that goes beyond the intellect. Among the countless sutras in the Mahāyāna tradition, few have touched as many hearts as The Infinite Life Sutra, also known as the Larger Sukhāvatīvyūha Sūtra. This ancient text forms […]

Good Karma by Thubten Chodron: Intentions and Outcomes

Good Karma by Thubten Chodron: Intentions and Outcomes

For many spiritual seekers, the word karma often carries a haze of mystery, misunderstanding, or even fear. We might hear someone say, “That’s karma for you,” implying some cosmic revenge. Others might view it as an impersonal system of justice, keeping score on our moral report card. But is that really what the Buddha taught?In […]

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s In Love with the World: A Journey of Awakening

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s In Love with the World: A Journey of Awakening

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to abandon everything — name, fame, robes, and comfort — to discover the true nature of mind, In Love with the World by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche offers a rare and radical glimpse into that journey.In today’s busy, hyper-connected world, even seasoned practitioners can feel distant from […]

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

In today’s crowded world of spiritual literature, The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer often surfaces as a beacon for those seeking inner peace, clarity, and liberation. Yet for Buddhist practitioners—especially those grounded in mindfulness and insight meditation—the question naturally arises: Is this book aligned with the Dharma? Can a non-Buddhist text like this one […]

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the idea of meditation, you’re not alone. For many people—especially in fast-paced, success-driven cultures—meditation seems too soft, too slow, or too spiritual. But what if it didn’t require chanting, sitting cross-legged for hours, or even believing in anything mystical?Dan Harris’s Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is precisely for people […]

How to Meditate by Pema Chödrön

How to Meditate by Pema Chödrön

If you’ve ever tried to meditate and felt like you were “doing it wrong,” you’re not alone. Many spiritual seekers—new and seasoned—struggle with the idea that meditation is about clearing the mind, achieving peace, or sitting in some perfect lotus posture. But what if none of that is actually required?In How to Meditate: A Practical […]

Joseph Goldstein’s Insight Meditation: A Review for the Serious Practitioner

Joseph Goldstein’s Insight Meditation: A Review for the Serious Practitioner

If you’ve found yourself drawn to the depth of Vipassana practice and long to go beyond the surface-level teachings of mindfulness, Insight Meditation by Joseph Goldstein may be the companion you need. Among the many books on Buddhist meditation, few speak so directly to the serious practitioner — those who are not just curious but […]

Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratana

Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratana

Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratana is a clear, practical guide to the Noble Eightfold Path for ethical living, clarity, and liberation.

Reading the Lotus Sutra: A Journey Through Symbol and Truth

Reading the Lotus Sutra: A Journey Through Symbol and Truth

The Lotus Sutra blends myth and wisdom to reveal universal awakening, offering a transformative vision of compassion and spiritual possibility.

The Foundations of Buddhism by Rupert Gethin

The Foundations of Buddhism by Rupert Gethin

The Foundations of Buddhism by Rupert Gethin offers a clear, scholarly introduction to core Buddhist history, doctrine, and worldview.