Sumeru News — Books

Here's my latest article for Buddhistdoor Global. It's about book culture, and Buddhist publishing specifically: https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/weve-turned-another-page/

Vietnamese edition of our Greenbank imprint 2019 title, One Belt One Road: China's Long March to 2049 coming soon. Just received a shot of the cover. 

Buddhist Literary Festival Canada 2021  Friday-Sunday, December 10–12, 2021 2–5 p.m. EST Daily Online and free Register here: https://uoft.me/cricevents

Yasodhara and the BuddhaVanessa R. Sasson Bloomsbury Academic 2021Paperback: 304 pages / ISBN: 978-1350163164 / 6.08 x 0.62 x 9.29 inches From the Publisher By combining the spirit of fiction with the fabulism of Indian mythology and in-depth academic research, Vanessa R. Sasson shares the evocative story of the Buddha from the perspective of a forgotten woman: Yasodhara, the Buddha's wife.Although often marginalized, Yasodhara's narrative here comes to life. Written with a strong feminist voice, we encounter Yasodhara as a fiercely independent, passionate and resilient individual. We witness her joys and sorrows, her expectations and frustrations, her fairy-tale wedding, and her overwhelming devastation...

We’ve donated some items to @LionsRoar for their online auction, Nov 12-29. Consider placing a bid. LionsRoar.com/auction