Books by Sandy

Dancing in the Dharma

Hidden Spring

Discovering Kwan Yin

Turning the Wheel

Heartwomen

Ever wanted to find the basics of Buddhism in a concise and accessible format?

This gracefully written guide presents the fundamentals of Buddhist thought and practice in simple, easily grasped descriptions and directions for beginning meditation techniques. It also answers the questions most often asked by women about the teachings of Buddhism. Includes a directory of women Buddhist teachers nationwide.

(Boston: Beacon Press, 1997. paperback, $16)

Available at your local bookstore and at amazon.com.

“I found Opening the Lotus illuminating in its clarity, depth, and patient guidance and could see it appreciated in numerous settings, from meditation centers to college classrooms.”
-- Ellyn Kaschak, professor of psychology, San Jose State University, author of Engendered Lives

“An energetic and useful recasting of Buddhism's beliefs for contemporary women.”
-- Publisher's Weekly

“Opening the Lotus is a triumph of clarity and feminine wisdom.”
-- Frederic A. Brussat, Body Mind Spirit