Buddhism, Mindfulness & the Buddha in the Modern World from Vishvapani

The Book of Enlightened Masters: Review

Posted by on Dec 27, 2011 in Buddhist World, Reviews | 0 comments

The Book of Enlightened Masters is a fascinating guide to the westerners who have become teachers in Eastern traditions. Book review by Vishvapani

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Review: The Origin of Buddhist Meditation

Posted by on Sep 30, 2011 in Buddha, Buddhism, Reviews | 0 comments

What, if anything, do we ‘know’ about the Buddha? This recent book employs scholarly detective work to 'prove' that certain elements in the ancient Pali scriptures are true. It casts fresh light on the world the Buddha inhabited and the meditation practices he learned as a young man. More intriguing still, this suggests the changes he made when he came to teach meditation himself.

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Review: An End to Suffering by Pankaj Mishra

Posted by on Sep 2, 2011 in Buddha, Buddhism, Reviews | 0 comments

A vivid account of the Buddha's life and a vivid personal journey

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Review of ‘Available Truth’ by Nyanasobhano

Posted by on Jul 25, 2011 in Mindfulness, Reviews | 1 comment

A collection of beautifully written reflections on Buddhism, nature and meditation by an American Buddhist monk

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