Book Reviews

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Buddhism A splendid and diverse overview of the messages and practices of Buddhism, delivered with integrity and a light-hearted spirit of playfulness. Teachers
A Little Book of Forgiveness This spiritual practice can re-orchestrate our lives if we only let the music begin. Forgiveness
One Taste Mind-expanding writings on integral practice. Meaning
Connect Asserts that this spiritual practice is the key to living a full and rounded life. Connections
How to Be an Adult in Relationships The challenges and possibilities of intimacy when it is animated by spiritual practice and a commitment to mutual growth. Love
Ten Poems to Open Your Heart Will enrich your intimate relationships and urge you on to greater loving in your life. Love
Finding the Center Within Outlines a ten-week retreat in daily life. Attention
Sacred Eyes Charts the spiritual renaissance which has been unspooling since the 1960s. Vision
KnitLit (Too) Reveals the many delights that come from this creative craft and healing hobby. Nurturing
It's Up to You Heartfelt Buddhist teachings on training the mind, going beyond self-importance, and finding your place in the world. You
The Rule of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist Provides a role model for other Christian communities and groups who want to create a structure to express vision, life and practice. Hospitality
Falun Gong's Challenge to China Examines the assault on the Chinese spiritual movement that claims 100 million practitioners. Justice
Rumi's World A delicious work of maturity brimming with insights into this spiritual master's astonishing imagery. Devotion
Living Myth Examines ways of caring for the soul in a time when withdrawal, depression, and addiction are so rampant. Meaning
KnitLit Essays on the spiritual side of this hobby. Nurturing
Road Angels Conveys a deep appreciation for the dynamics of place and the lovable idiosyncrasies of the human spirit. Questing
Dreams of Healing Some worthwhile insights to the September 11 tragedy and its continuing impact on people. Imagination
The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa: Volume One The Tibetan teacher's memoir of his experiences as a young monk in Tibet and his early writings on meditation. Teachers
Exuberance A lively and imaginative treatment of an elated state, a cousin to enthusiasm, happiness, and joy, that is rarely discussed in psychological literature. Zeal
Little Stone An enchanting little book. Teachers