Alex Studholme reviews Rachael Stevens’ work that, while academic in style, conveys a strong sense of Red Tara as a live presence in present-day Buddhism
Reviews
The Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje, Master of Mahamudra
Andy Lukianowicz reviews Ruth Gamble’s work on the life and the times of “The Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje, Master of Mahamudra” by Shambhala Publications
Karma Pakshi (1204-1283) His Life and Legacy
Naomi Levine reviews Charles Manson’s recently published spiritual biography Karma Pakshi (1204–1283) His Life and Legacy, Shambhala 2022
Dancing with Dharma
Dancing with Dharma is the first proper survey of dance practice in western Buddhist circles: a trailblazing collection of 38 essays from 27 contributors.
Thomas Laird. Murals of Tibet. Taschen
This magnus opus illustrates and describes more than 200 of the most important murals of Tibetan Buddhist culture still visible in Tibet today
The Tale – A Film by Jennifer Fox
A film like The Tale shows us how we can allow that grain of sand to awaken our full potential. Be brave – that’s the message of this film and look into the mirror of your mind. Review by Jacqueline Gens.
The Spiritual Odyssey of Freda Bedi – Norma Levine
Alexander Studholme reviews Norma Levine’s book on the fascinating story of this remarkable woman’s life and work. Shang Shung Publications.
Book Review – Wisdom Rising by Lama Tsultrim Allione
Jacqueline Gens reviews Wisdom Rising – a Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine by Lama Tsultrim Allione is a multi-layered chronicle of the feminine principle and its importance for both personal and global evolution of the planet at this moment in time. – Jacqueline Gens
Interconnected – Embracing Life in Our Global Society
Alexander Studholme reviews Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje’s 2017 publication on 21st century Buddhist ethics
Holy Madmen – A Review of Two Books
Reviews by Alex Studholme of David DiValerio’s ‘The Holy Madmen of Tibet’ and Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse’s guide on approaching a Vajrayana master, ‘The Guru Drinks Bourbon?’
Book Review – Buddhahood in This Life
Book Review of Buddhahood in This Life, Translated by Acharya Malcolm Smith
with foreward by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche published by Wisdom Publications, 2016. The review was written by Jacqueline Gens.
Grande Fortuna In Bhutan
This film follows the pilgrimage made by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu to Bhutan in 2014 through cities, temples, valleys and sacred places, between mountains more than 5,500 meters high