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YASODHARA book review
Books Women Women in Buddhism Youth
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...
Kalyanamitra volume II contents
Buddhism of the Future Buddhist Psychology Chaplaincy Engaged Buddhism Practice! Sumeru Books
Rev. Dr. Monica Sanford has just sent me the table of contents for volume II of her Buddhist chaplaincy textbook, Kalyanamitra: A Model for Buddhist Spiritual Care. We are aiming for editing to be completed in June, which means it will be published this summer, 2021! Here's what will be inside: Kalyanamitra: A Model for Buddhist Spiritual CareVolume II: Praxis Table of ContentsDedication / Acknowledgements / Introduction Chapter 1: Pragmatic Skills for Every Context Presence Not Being Present Being Present in Meditation & Daily Life Being Present in Spiritual Care Being Present for Yourself: Reflexivity Listening & Responding Not Listening Listening Responding Appropriately Responding to Difficulty Empathy & Compassion On Being Open-HeartedFour Divine Abodes Empathic...
Bloom audio book
Birken Forest Monastery has recorded an audiobook version of Ajahn Sona's Bloom, which you can listen to on YouTube. Chapters will go up through March and April. A wonderful (and free) alternative if you prefer listening rather than reading... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCXN1GlAupG1BGTcg-lwAepSZWBw6l5OE
Please start the clock again on my 15 minutes of fame
Engaged Buddhism Environmental Issues Practice! Sumeru Books
In which I'm profiled along with illustrious Zen teachers. https://rbmcdaniel.ca/2021/02/25/john-negru/
Ajahn Sona off the grid
Buddhism in Canada Eco Action Engaged Buddhism Environmental Issues
My latest column for Buddhistdoor Global... https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/ajahn-sona-off-the-grid