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Wild Mind, Wild Earth: Our Place in the Sixth Extinction by David Hinton

Wild Mind, Wild Earth: Our Place in the Sixth Extinction by David Hinton – HIGHLIGHT

A Touching the Earth Collective Book Review by Gregory Webster As the twenty-first century unfolds before us, we find ourselves in the midst of the sixth extinction event on Planet Earth. This time however, it is not caused by a catastrophic asteroid impact, or super volcanoes; it ... continue
Posted August 18, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
At Work in the Ruins: Finding Our Place in the Time of Science, Climate Change, Pandemics & All the Other Emergencies by Dougald Hine

At Work in the Ruins: Finding Our Place in the Time of Science, Climate Change, Pandemics & All the Other Emergencies by Dougald Hine – HIGHLIGHT

A Touching the Earth Collective Book Review by Gregory Webster Dougald Hine has a knack for timely interventions. In 2009 he collaborated with Paul Kingsnorth to write Uncivilisation, the manifesto that launched the Dark Mountain Project – soon to be described by the New York Times as ... continue
Posted March 7, 2023 by Jillian_Johnson
Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet by George Monbiot - A Touching the Earth Collective Book Review

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 ... continue
Posted November 29, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World - A Touching the Earth Book Review by Christine Heming

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 ... continue
Posted September 27, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Wallace the Brave, a book review for Touching the Earth, Children's Books

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, ... continue
Posted September 1, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Book Review: Cynicism and Magic

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 ... continue
Posted October 29, 2021 by Natasha West
Jairam Ramesh's New Book Looks At The Poem That Defined The Buddha

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’ ... continue
Posted August 31, 2021 by Natasha West
Authenticity in Intention and Action

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 ... continue
Posted August 6, 2021 by Natasha West
THE REALM OF SHAMBHALA by Shar Khentrul Jampel Lodrö

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 ... continue
Posted May 11, 2021 by archives-staff
Yasodhara and the Buddha: a novel by Vanessa R. Sasson

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 ... continue
Posted March 15, 2021 by archives-staff
a wild love for the world

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 ... continue
Posted January 16, 2021 by archives-staff
Preparing to Die by Andrew Holocek

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 ... continue
Posted September 18, 2020 by archives-staff
Primordial Grace by Robert and Rachel Olds

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, ... continue
Posted July 10, 2020 by archives-staff
Spacious Minds by Sara E. Lewis

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 ... continue
Posted June 16, 2020 by archives-staff
Dakini Power by Michaela Haas

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 ... continue
Posted May 4, 2020 by archives-staff


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