Buddhist Books & Reviews

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

The Path of Insight Meditation by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield

If you’ve ever felt the pull toward inner peace, but wondered how to walk the path with clarity, The Path of Insight Meditation by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield may...

The Issue at Hand by Gil Fronsdal

In the ever-growing landscape of meditation literature, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Some books are too academic, others too vague. But every now and then, we encounter a book that...

Turning the Mind Into an Ally by Sakyong Mipham

If you’ve ever tried to meditate but felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused by the relentless chatter of your mind, you’re not alone. In the age of distraction, many of us...

Meditations by the Buddha: A Review of Scriptural Collections

For those seeking to meditate “as the Buddha taught,” the options can be overwhelming. Countless books reinterpret the Dharma, and many modern teachers speak in the Buddha’s name. But where...

The Practice of the Wild by Gary Snyder

Are you seeking a book that speaks to both the silence of meditation and the song of the natural world? Perhaps you’ve read Buddhist texts, walked forest trails, or sat...

Zen Training by Katsuki Sekida

For many spiritual seekers, Zen is a word that evokes mystery — sparse temples, seated monks, and paradoxical koans. Yet the actual practice of Zen, especially its seated meditation (zazen),...

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...