Mindfulness is American Religion The mindfulness movement is an American religion, argue historians and scholars of religion. Continue Reading →
The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions In Medieval India This remarkable book illuminates the “body of light” of yogis, tantrikas, and alchemists. Continue Reading →
The Metaphysical Universe of Yoga Few yoga books address the superstructure of the yogic system itself. Continue Reading →
America Charmed by Mindfulness In Japan, Buddhists use lucky charms to bestow health, love, and business success. In America, meditation is a device used for granting wishes. Continue Reading →
Serpents in Yogic Cosmology In Hindu cosmology, it is a coiled Serpent that contains the entire universe; at times when the universe is nonexistent (exactly half the time), he serves as the couch of the sleeping god Vishnu1. Continue Reading →