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Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet by George Monbiot – A Touching the Earth Collective Book Review – HIGHLIGHT
Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet by George Monbiot A Touching the Earth Collective Book Review by Gregory Webster A new book by Guardian columnist and environmental activist George Monbiot is reliably sure to create ripples, and his latest, Regenesis, is no exception. Taking on the task of critiquing ... continuePosted November 29, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World – A Touching the Earth Book Review by Christine Heming – HIGHLIGHT
Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World by Barry Lopez A Touching the Earth Review by Christine Heming It is a daunting task to attempt a review of anything written by Barry Lopez, unquestionably one of the most brilliant writers of our time. When I read this collection of essays, it ... continuePosted September 27, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Wallace the Brave, a book review for Touching the Earth, Children’s Books – HIGHLIGHT
By Irene Woodard I heard about Wallace the Brave, where I source most of my extra sustenance, Public Television. In May, this 5 minute piece showed itself on the evening news, and consequently I took all three of these books from the local library: Wallace the Brave, ... continuePosted September 1, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Book Review: Cynicism and Magic – HIGHLIGHT
Cynicism and Magic Intelligence & Intuition on the Buddhist Path By Chögyam Trungpa Review by Christine Heming The talks transcribed and edited in this book are based on the inaugural class that Naropa’s founder, Chögyam Trungpa, offered in the summer of 1974. They are the product of a new generation ... continuePosted October 29, 2021 by Natasha West
Jairam Ramesh’s New Book Looks At The Poem That Defined The Buddha – HIGHLIGHT
Reposted from The Tribune India by Amitabha Bhattacharya Here is a book on a book — a biography of Edwin Arnold’s portrayal, in verse, of Siddhartha Gautama’s evolution as the enlightened Buddha — authored by one of India’s more sensible public figures. How ‘The Light of Asia’ ... continuePosted August 31, 2021 by Natasha West
Authenticity in Intention and Action – HIGHLIGHT
Social Presencing Theater: The Art of Making a True Move by Arawana Hayashi Reviewed by Elaine Yuen In these busy and distracted times, finding authenticity in intention and action can be challenging. It seems that every moment we are called to react to our world with likes, distrust, or ignorance. Arawana ... continuePosted August 6, 2021 by Natasha West
THE REALM OF SHAMBHALA by Shar Khentrul Jampel Lodrö – HIGHLIGHT
Review and Brief Commentary by Christine Heming Shambhala is . . . the ultimate manifestation of peace and harmony. It is the realization … of those two qualities and the revelation of their capacity. Like the sun hidden behind clouds, every so often we can get a ... continuePosted May 11, 2021 by archives-staff
Yasodhara and the Buddha: a novel by Vanessa R. Sasson – HIGHLIGHT
Reviewed by Christine Heming This is the story of Yasodhara, the woman who was married to the one who became the Buddha. . . . After countless lifetimes of shared experiences, he abandoned her without even saying goodbye. . . on the very day she gave birth! Vanessa ... continuePosted March 15, 2021 by archives-staff
A Wild Love for the World: Joanna Macy and the Work for Our Time – HIGHLIGHT
Edited by Stephanie Kaza Book review by Christine Heming As an activist, Buddhist scholar, general systems thinker and deep ecologist, Joanna Macy’s work is far-reaching. Many know her for creating “The Work That Reconnects” and “The Great Turning,” and with her husband Fran, a real-world vision of nuclear ... continuePosted January 16, 2021 by archives-staff
Preparing to Die by Andrew Holocek – HIGHLIGHT
Reviewed by Christine Heming Recently several books have appeared written by well-regarded teachers on the Tibetan Buddhist approach to death and dying. These add to a growing collection of teachings, practices and guidance for the dying and for their caregivers. One might ask if we need yet ... continuePosted September 18, 2020 by archives-staff
Primordial Grace by Robert and Rachel Olds – HIGHLIGHT
a book review by Don Beamish In 1997 artists Robert and Rachel Olds felt the call to enter into a meditation retreat that lasted for nine years and changed their lives forever. It is quite clear that they emerged from retreat with profound realization. Primordial Grace: Earth, ... continuePosted July 10, 2020 by archives-staff
Spacious Minds by Sara E. Lewis – HIGHLIGHT
From Cornell University Press Review by Shastri Steve Gleich Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up and live in a Buddhist culture? Would you view the truths of the dharma as common sense? One would be indeed fortunate to be part of a ... continuePosted June 16, 2020 by archives-staff
Dakini Power by Michaela Haas – HIGHLIGHT
A review by Christine Heming Michaela Haas has shared with us her “labor of love” by honoring the lives and accomplishments of twelve female pioneers of Buddhism in the West . . . and these are remarkable women. As individuals they are direct, determined, sharp, humorous, courageous ... continuePosted May 4, 2020 by archives-staff
Know Thyself (Or the algorithms will do it for thee) – HIGHLIGHT
A review of the bestseller by Yuval Noah Harari, by Stephen Gleitch What does a brilliant, Israeli, Oxford educated, gay, 42-year old historian who has meditated daily for 20 years, and has written two best-sellers have to teach us about how to live in this age of ... continuePosted March 2, 2020 by archives-staff
McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality – HIGHLIGHT
Christine Heming reviews the book by Ronald E. Purser McMindfulness occurs when mindfulness is used, with intention or unwittingly, for self-serving and ego-enhancing purposes that run counter to both Buddhist and Abrahamic prophetic teachings to let go of ego-attachment and enact skillful compassion for everyone. David Forbes, The ... continuePosted December 22, 2019 by archives-staff