Radiant Mind by Jean Smith
Excellent, Diverse Introduction To Buddhist Topics
Buddhist sutras appear in anthologies, and there are collections of recent
writings on Buddhism. Now Jean Smith has brought two genres together
in a book that provides an outstanding look at the foundations of
Buddhism. She begins sections on basic Buddhist teachings with
selections from sutras or from ancient masters. She then follows them up
with several commentaries on the same topic taken from the writings of
present-day authorities. Across the spectrum of sects and schools, Smith
draws on the collective wisdom of such respected contemporaries as
Thich Nhat Hanh, Charlotte Joko Beck, Henepola Gunaratana, the Dalai
Lama, and Joseph Goldstein. Buddhist teachings stress that
understanding is gained by approaching single topics from a variety of
viewpoints, and Radiant Mind provides a rare opportunity to do just that. --
Brian Bruya
Personal Review: Radiant Mind by Jean Smith

Radiant Mind provides essays and descriptive texts of the major
components of the Buddhist Dharma, including: Historical Context, The
Four Noble Truths; Eightfold Path; Karma; Impermenance; and the Sutras
(Diamond, Lotus and Heart). The essays are very understandable, and
often times, the book offers several different perspectives on a given
topic.A diverse group of authors contribute to the text. They come from a
variety of schools(Mahayana, Theravdan, and Zen), and cultures (Tibet,
America, India, Japan, Vietnam).Great book, I highly recommend it.
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