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Five new books give a living face to Buddhism: two modern legends relate the challenge and triumphs of Buddhist nunhood, the Dalai Lama offers a philosophy for happiness day to day, Wes Nisker finds science in Buddhism, and a pilgrimage in Nepal uncovers a trove of tall tales.
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1. "Cave in the Snow: Tenzin Palmo's Quest for Enlightenment"
2. "Buddha's Nature: A Practical Guide to Enlightenment Through Evolution"
3. "Tales of the Turquoise: A Pilgrimage in Dolpo"
4. "The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living"
5. "I Give You My Life: The Autobiography of a Western Buddhist Nun"

"Cave in the Snow: Tenzin Palmo's Quest for Englightenment"
by Vicki Mackenzie

It sounds like a legend out of medieval Tibet: the ascetic who leaves home to join the Buddhist order, then spends 12 years in a cave, 15 hours a day in a meditation box. This is no legend, but you could call Tenzin Palmo legendary in her single-minded pursuit of higher realizations. From the East End of London to halfway up the Himalayas, she is now back in society, attempting to pull medieval Tibetan Buddhism into the modern era--women's rights and all. As biographer Vickie Mackenzie says by way of background, a group of elite women practitioners called "Togdemnas" still existed just decades ago. Tenzin Palmo, having studied with her male counterparts, is now canvassing the planet, welcoming women into full participation in Tibetan Buddhism and building support for an academy of Togdemnas that she plans to establish in the Himalayas. Mackenzie helps awareness for women's roles in Tibetan Buddhism by going into some detail about obstacles faced by women as well as heroines who have overcome those obstacles, such as Yeshe Tsogyel (Sky Dancer) and Machig Lapdron, a mother who started her own lineage. If Mackenzie has it her way, it won't be long before Tenzin Palmo joins that list of heroines.
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"Buddha's Nature: A Practical Guide to Enlightenment Through Evolution"
by Wes Nisker

It sounds rather dry to call "Buddha's Nature" a commentary on the Mahasatipatthana Sutra. With headings like "A Case of Mistaken Identity," "You Slimebag!", "Sea Cells, Me Cells," and "Mindfulness: The Opposable Thumb of Consciousness," Wes Nisker's characteristic playfulness is anything by dry. Drawing on the latest developments in evolutionary biology and deep ecology, from writers such as Lynn Margulis and Theodore Roszak, Nisker illustrates Buddhist teachings about the interconnectedness of all things. This is his way of easing us into a series of meditation exercises called the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, which give that interconnectedness a vivid presence. It begins with focusing on breathing, then sense impressions, states of mind, and finally the mind itself. By tying personal anecdotes and scientific wisdom to meditation instruction, Nisker proves himself an entertaining educator. Read and do, and read and do--all the way to enlightenment.
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"Tales of the Turquoise: A Pilgrimage in Dolpo"
by Corneille Jest

Dolpo, a remote Himalayan region of Nepal populated by a Tibetan people, draws more yetis than tourists. In 1961, French sociologist Corneille Jest tagged along on a pilgrimage to sacred shrines around Dolpo, accompanied by a young local and a toothless old yak herder named Karma. Writing like the scientific observer that he is, Jest notes with a detached reverence the landscape and the flora, the gestures and equipment of the people he meets, and the stories he is told--so many stories. Karma, it turns out, is a walking library of Tibetan folklore, despite his illiteracy, and at every bend in the road, at every stop for butter tea, "Karma tells the story of yaks," "Karma ... describes [the goddess] Drolma in one of her incarnations," "Karma speaks of the pastoral life," "Karma ... tells the story of the tail that talks." In fact, Karma's tales of mummified lamas and hats of invisibility monopolize the pages and make "Tales of the Turquoise" an utterly charming collection. Translated from the French, "Tales of the Turquoise" could have been written yesterday or a thousand years ago. Such is the timeless magic of folktales.
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"The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living"
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler, M.D.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with the Dalai Lama and really press him about life's persistent questions? Why are so many people unhappy? How can I abjure loneliness? How can we reduce conflict? Is romantic love true love? Why do we suffer? How should we deal with unfairness and anger? How do *you* handle the death of a loved one? These are the conundrums psychiatrist Howard Cutler poses to the Dalai Lama during an extended period of interviews in "The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living."
At first, the Dalai Lama's answers seem simplistic, like a surface reading of Robert Fulghum: Ask yourself if you really need something; our enemies can be our teachers; compassion brings peace of mind. Cutler pushes: But some people do seem happy with lots of possessions; but "suffering is life" is so pessimistic; but going to extremes provides the zest in life; but what if I don't believe in karma? As the Dalai Lama's responses become more involved, a coherent philosophy takes shape. Cutler then develops the Dalai Lama's answers in the context of scientific studies and cases from his own practice, substantiating and elaborating on what he finds to be a revolutionary psychology. Like any art, the art of happiness requires study and practice--and the talent for it, the Dalai Lama assures us, is in our nature.
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"I Give You My Life: The Autobiography of a Western Buddhist Nun"
by Ayya Khema

You can imagine how their eyes grow round when Ayya Khema's students are treated to tidbits of her life. "There was that time with the anaconda in Brazil.... We crashed on a cliffside Himalayan road on our way to meet the mir of Hunza.... Torched by rebels, and I had to decide what to do with my nuns on our island..." Of course, her students badger her to write a book. The Jewish/German refugee, California housewife, Australian farmer, global nomad, and Buddhist nun comes through with a quiet, methodical story, that, if written in any other way, would seem more hyperbole than biography.
At the age of 55, when most people are mulling how many tulip bulbs to plant for next spring, Ayya Khema took Buddhist vows. She then established three monasteries, arranged Buddhist women's conferences, and gave teachings on a lost meditation technique at venues around the world. And that's only the second half of the book. With 25 titles to her credit and an established reputation, Ayya Khema hardly needed more publicity. Fortunately, she gave in to her students' goading, offering not only a fast-paced story but a model of freedom, energy, and accomplishment.
--Brian Bruya is a comparative philosopher, writer, and translator. His latest publication is "The Wisdom of the Zen Masters.
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OCCULT AND METAPHYSICS

From the common cold to the ravages of cancer, we are all susceptible to physical, mental, and spiritual sickness, but this doesn't mean we have to sit back and wait for it to run its course. With the right tools, we can tap into a vast energy source for healing, and this month's picks will help you make a stranger of illness.

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1. "One Degree Beyond: A Reiki Journey into Energy Medicine"
2. "Remarkable Healings: A Psychiatrist Discovers Unsuspected Roots of Mental and Physical Illness"
3. "Healing Yourself: A Practical Guide"
4. "Healing Others: A Practical Guide"
5. "How Prayer Heals: A Scientific Approach"

"One Degree Beyond: A Reiki Journey into Energy Medicine"
by Janeanne Narrin

Janeanne Narrin's "One Degree Beyond" is an engaging introduction to reiki, the rapidly growing art form that has proven to be an avenue for many to alleviate tension, manage stress, and expand powers of perception. Although "One Degree Beyond" does not claim to be a course in reiki, it is designed like a textbook, with sidebars and review questions, making it an easy-to-follow guide to discovering reiki as both a methodology and a life-force energy. Narrin's anecdotes knit together the metaphysical concepts behind reiki, and offer a glimpse at a new world waiting to be discovered by those willing to explore one degree beyond the apparent boundaries of our lives.
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"Remarkable Healings: A Psychiatrist Discovers Unsuspected Roots of Mental and Physical Illness"
by Shakuntala Modi

Over the centuries, doctors have tried countless therapies to battle mental illness--from shock therapy to drilling holes in the head--and have had little success. In "Remarkable Healings," Dr. Shakuntala Modi offers a revolutionary psychotherapeutic treatment that dips into the controversial realm of past-life regression and demonic possession. It might sound like she is straying outside the bounds of credible psychiatry, but compared with some of the methods her peers still employ, Modi's therapy is conspicuously humane, preserving the patients' physical health and concentrating on repairing their problems at a fundamental level. Interestingly enough, "Remarkable Healings" is not based on Modi's own religious or spiritual beliefs, but is pieced together entirely from the reports of her patients, who discover under hypnosis that their psychological and physiological problems stem from supernatural causes such as trauma in a past life or the interference of a discarnate entity. The picture that emerges is an odd mixture of Christian motifs involving God, Satan, and hell combined with other ideas such as karma and reincarnation. Modi is the first to suggest that this milieu may simply be a construction of her patients' subconscious, but stresses that treatment based on this system has a much higher success rate than conventional chemical and talk therapy.
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"Healing Yourself: A Practical Guide"
by Walter L. Weston

Walter Weston believes he can help you say goodbye to chronic pain, recover more quickly from minor injuries, and release the negative emotional traumas that cause you to remain susceptible to poor health. These are big claims, but "Healing Yourself," the companion book to "Healing Others," introduces readers to a holistic approach to spiritual healing for the body, mind, and spirit. "Healing Yourself" renders to us Weston's hands-on technique for healing both physical and emotional pain through the power of prayer. Weston stresses vocal prayer as the key to successful healing, whether that prayer is to a god, goddess, or great creator. Weston draws us into his book with a question-and- answer style that addresses our doubts and fears up front, forming a solid foundation for working with healing energy. No matter what your religion, "Healing Yourself" will open doors to a life devoid of physical and emotional pain and full of new potential.
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"Healing Others: A Practical Guide"
by Walter L. Weston

This companion book to "Healing Yourself" offers practical guidelines for applying healing prayer to others. Weston stresses the importance of prayer and religion in successfully healing others, but his technique should not be misconstrued as some form of the "faith healing" seen so often on television; "Healing Others" carries none of the faith healer's circus-like trappings. Weston clearly states that one's faith is in no way detrimental to one's ability to heal, but prayer is vital to focus and reinforce the healing intent. Drawing on his years of experience as a pastor, professional healer, and counselor to illustrate the effectiveness of his deceptively simple technique (which involves little more than placing a hand on the patient and allowing the healing energy to do its job), Weston bestows upon us a passionate and positive work, full of affirmation and encouragement to explore the realm of healing.
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"How Prayer Heals: A Scientific Approach"
by Walter L. Weston

One of the most common phrases Walter Weston hears when someone makes a miraculous recovery is "That's impossible!" Weston has spent over 30 years making the impossible possible, and shares his secret with us in "How Prayer Heals," an in-depth explanation and analysis of healing energy. "How Prayer Heals" has a definite religious focus (the author is a Methodist minister, after all) but at no point does he insist that healing is a purely Christian power. In fact, anyone of any religious background can develop his or her own healing ability. Weston recounts his personal experiences and backs them with the results of others' experiments to develop a picture of how healing energy travels between people and how it can make incredible differences in one's health. "How Prayer Heals" progresses logically from individual healing to group-energy fields--a fascinating chapter on the raising and interaction of energy among collaborators--and finally explores the transformative power of peak religious experiences.
--Writer Brian Patterson studies Cherokee mythology, poltergeists, and the Loch Ness monster.
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