Book Reviews

Sacred Letters Sanskrit letters to understand the Divine. Meaning
Gary Snyder The poet laureate of Zen, native religion, and deep ecology. Attention
Big Enough An exquisitely illustrated tale of a boy whose confidence grows through his encounter with an ox. You
From Self-Care to We-Care A contemplative psychologist's scientific advice for avoiding burnout. Compassion
Read the Bible like a Mystic A book to convince contemplatives to try the Bible again. Love
Paloma Flies Away The hopeful story of a child who flees her homeland to escape a dictator and later gets to return. Being Present
Practicing Safe Zen The beauty of Zen practice when free of abuse. Teachers
Dearly Beloved Appreciation for the transformative power of Prince’s music. Reverence
A Kid's Guide to Saving the Planet Encouragement to reach for the limitless opportunities to create a more sustainable world. Vision
Shamanism A study of the psychological origins of all religion. Reverence
The One and Only Rumi A radiant story of how Rumi's experience as a young refugee helped shape his teachings. Hope
Zen at the End of Religion Zen as the answer for the Spiritual But Not Religious. Questing
Queer and Christian A guide to being proudly, knowledgeably queer and Christian. Faith
Stalactite and Stalagmite A quirky, enlightening look at the parade of eons from the perspective of two mineral formations. Transformation
The Daily Buddhist A short selection of Buddhist wisdom for each day of the year. Questing
No One Left Alone How communities can help heal wounded people. Connections
Zonia's Rain Forest A tender introduction to the Amazon rain forest's beauty and its call for help. Beauty
Women Who Wear Only Themselves Portraits of four contemporary eastern female mystics. Questing
Finding Your Walden The relevance for today of the gregarious hermit activist of 19th century Concord. Meaning
A Ring for a King How a ring offers sage wisdom and helps restore a resilient boy's fortunes. Being Present