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 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...

Zenkei Blanche Hartman’s Seeds of Virtue, Seeds of Change

Are you seeking a Buddhist book that speaks not just to your intellect, but to your heart? Something that helps you navigate the challenges of daily life while staying grounded...

Bhante Henepola Gunaratana’s Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English

If you’ve read a few books on mindfulness or dabbled in meditation retreats, you might find yourself asking: What’s next? Mindfulness is helpful, yes—but is there more to Buddhist practice...

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...

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...