Reviews
 "Sex, Sin and Zen, by Brad Warner
Reviewed by Kim Bülow Bonfils
"Dharma Punk" Brad Warner takes a no-holds-barred approach to sex and the modern Buddhist, exploring masturbation, homosexuality, and other issues with a direct and bold approach. But does he sometimes cling too much to tradition? Composer (and guest-reviewer) Kim Bülow Bonfils exposes all!
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 "Living Well With Pain and Illness," by Vidyamala Burch
Reviewed by Padraig O'Morain
Vidyamala suffered spinal injuries that left her with excruciating pain. After years of inner work she has found peace with her discomfort, and in her new book she shares her hard-won wisdom. Journalist and mindfulness teacher Padraig O'Morain reviews this valuable contribution to the literature on mindfulness and well-being.
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 "Life Happens," by Cheryl Rezek
Reviewed by Bodhipaksa
Life Happens is the work of Cheryl Rezek, a UK-based clinical psychologist who teaches mindfulness as a way of helping her clients deal with often difficult life situations. It combines pithy insights in written form with excellent audio instructions that guide the listener through a variety of meditative exercises and even physical stretches.
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 The "Eat, Pray, Love" phenomenon
Reviewed by Mandy Sutter
Elizabeth Gilbert's book Eat, Pray, Love, the story of one woman's search for physical, emotional and spiritual fulfilment, was a runaway bestseller, and has now been made into a Hollywood film starring Julia Roberts. But is it all horribly indulgent? Mandy Sutter investigates.
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 Music CD: Dhamma Gita: Music of Young Practitioners Inspired by the Dhamma
Reviewed by Bodhipaksa
A recent compilation CD brings together young Buddhist musicians working in a variety of genres including folk, rock, electronica, and jazz. The variety is stunning, and so are many of the songs...
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