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Books
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The classic novel from Ming dynasty China functions as a swashbuckling allegory for the pursuit (and attainment) of enlightenment.
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How Not to Be a Jerk (Plus, a Kindness Meditation)
Sometimes we act less skillfully than we’d like. Sometimes, we act like a jerk.
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Writing Love Letters to Monsters
What does it mean to love the people—and the parts of ourselves—that we do not believe are worthy of love?
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‘Galápagos,’ Indian Buddhists, and Kurt Vonnegut’s Salvation for Humans
What this 1985 novel can tell us about navigating our current crises
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An Open Mind Is a Strong Mind
Our doubting and questioning spur us on and keep us intellectually alert, and can help us develop confidence in our innate qualities.
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Cormac McCarthy’s Buddhist Inspiration
How No Country for Old Men evolved from a Jataka tale, and the message that endured centuries
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Buddhist Books for Kids
8 books to introduce Buddhist teachings to your little ones
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Maitreya in Outer Space
Roger Zelazny’s 60s sci-fi epic, Lord of Light, pits the Buddha against the Hindu pantheon on a distant planet
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Nine of Our Favorite New Books from 2022
From an introduction to Zen’s koan tradition and a highly-anticipated poetry collection to a novel that considers AI and radical compassion, 2022 was another great year for new books.
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