
Books

Sometimes we act less skillfully than we’d like. Sometimes, we act like a jerk.

Writing Love Letters to Monsters
What does it mean to love the people—and the parts of ourselves—that we do not believe are worthy of love?

‘Galápagos,’ Indian Buddhists, and Kurt Vonnegut’s Salvation for Humans
What this 1985 novel can tell us about navigating our current crises

An Open Mind Is a Strong Mind
Our doubting and questioning spur us on and keep us intellectually alert, and can help us develop confidence in our innate qualities.

Cormac McCarthy’s Buddhist Inspiration
How No Country for Old Men evolved from a Jataka tale, and the message that endured centuries

Buddhist Books for Kids
8 books to introduce Buddhist teachings to your little ones

Maitreya in Outer Space
Roger Zelazny’s 60s sci-fi epic, Lord of Light, pits the Buddha against the Hindu pantheon on a distant planet

Nine of Our Favorite New Books from 2022
From an introduction to Zen’s koan tradition and a highly-anticipated poetry collection to a novel that considers AI and radical compassion, 2022 was another great year for new books.

New Video Series to Explore Himalayan Art
Himalayan Art Resources launches series of art book reviews

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