| Best Buddhist Writing 2009
by McLeod, Melvin (ed)
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A treasury of the most notable, profound, and thought-provoking Buddhism-inspired writing published in the last year.
The Best Buddhist Writing 2009 includes:
* An interview with novelist Tom Robbins
* Guiding principles for a new ecospirituality from Thich Nhat Hanh
* Jack Kornfield on basic human goodness
* Pico Iyer’s portrait of the Dalai Lama
* Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle on a couple’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease
* The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche on the true, enlightened nature of mind
* Wendy Johnson on bringing the beginner’s mind to gardening
* A mindfulness practice from Pema Chödrön to help us wake up to the world around us
* Joan Halifax on approaching death with fearlessness and compassion
* Peggy Rowe-Ward and Larry Ward with stories, meditations, and exercises for experiencing love in a new and deeper way
* Natalie Goldberg on the art of writing personal memoir
* Dzigar Kongtrül on our search for happiness
* Sharon Salzberg on overcoming passion, aggression, and ignorance in our relationships
* Stephanie Kaza on making environmentalism a spiritual path, not just a change in lifestyle
* Meshuga-wisdom from Rabbi Rami Shapiro
* John Welwood on how we can use our relationships for profound spiritual growth
* And much more
REVIEWS
“A compendium of gentle wisdom.”
—PublishersWeekly.com
“The most illuminating of these [essays] include Phillip Moffitt’s lucid explanation of mindfulness and Martine Batchelor’s and Joan Sutherland’s contributions on koans. The series’ greatest aspect, however, is ready access to engaging personal accounts by lesser-known authors; standouts include Calvin Malone’s “Razor-Wire Dharma,” Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s “Where Is God When Stick Hit Floor?” and Pico Iyer’s look at the Dalai Lama’s life as a simple monk. Verdict: A good bet for those seeking a quick survey of contemporary Buddhist thought and especially for readers who benefit from shared personal struggles.”
—LibraryJournal.com
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