Buddhist Books & Reviews

Discover Buddhist books that enlighten and inspire, with reviews that reveal each work’s heart, wisdom, and relevance to your journey.

Meditation Now or Never by Steve Hagen

Are you drawn to meditation but unsure where to start? Maybe you’ve browsed through a few books, listened to a podcast, or sat for a few minutes on your own....

The Miracle of Mindfulness: Lessons Still Fresh Today

If you’ve ever felt that life moves too quickly — or that your days pass in a blur — you’re not alone. Many of us search for peace amid the...

Bringing the Dharma Into Practice: Books on Daily Meditation

It’s easy to be inspired by the Dharma on retreat or during moments of clarity. But how do we carry that inspiration into the rhythm of everyday life — into...

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 Illuminated by Culadasa: A Comprehensive Meditation Manual

In the vast and growing world of meditation guides, The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa (John Yates, PhD) stands out as a rare and remarkable offering. If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed...

Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein

In a world that moves faster each day, where distractions are many and moments of true presence feel rare, many seekers are turning to mindfulness not just as a stress-relief...

Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg

If you’ve ever felt drawn to meditation but weren’t sure where to begin — or started a practice but found it difficult to sustain — Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg...

This Precious Life: Buddhist Reflections on Impermanence by Khandro Rinpoche

Are you seeking a spiritual book that speaks to the transience of life—not in abstract terms, but in a way that shakes you awake? Do you feel the pull toward...

Thubten Chodron’s Buddhism for Beginners

Are you curious about Buddhism but unsure where to begin? Perhaps you’ve seen quotes from the Buddha online, heard about mindfulness meditation, or visited a temple — yet when it...

Norman Fischer’s Training in Compassion: A Review of Lojong Teachings

Are you seeking a spiritual path that meets you in the middle of your busy, messy, beautiful life? Perhaps you’ve tried mindfulness or read books on compassion, but something still...