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Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist
Revolution
By David Loy
Book description
David
R. Loy has become perhaps the greatest advocate of the Buddhist worldview's ability
to 
transform
the sociopolitical landscape of the modern world. In this, his most accessible
work to date, he offers clear presentations of oft-misunderstood Buddhist staples
— the working of karma, the nature of self, the causes of trouble on both
an individual and societal scale — while also inviting readers to examine
topics closer to home, such as “Why We Love War” and the real reasons
behind the sense of never having enough time, money, sex, security, or anything
else. His “Buddhist Revolution” is nothing less than a radical change
in the ways readers can approach their lives, the environment, the collective
delusions that pervade modern culture, and even spirituality itself. Bracing yet
ultimately hopeful and empowering, Money, Sex, War, Karma offers positive tools
for contributing to societal change.
Reader Review
By Dustin G.
Rhodes (Washington, DC) -
I do not call myself a Buddhist, but that's
certainly not because I haven't felt an almost life-long calling towards its teachings.
I don't call myself a Buddhist because I am unsure of religion's place and legitimacy
in the modern world. Religion, even dear Buddhism, seems divisive and small-minded,
so I resist.
Money Sex War Karma, first and foremost, is an insightful, well-written and suprisingly critical look at Buddhism. I found the short book completely riveting and full of useful criticism. As a person who has always been interested in the teachings of the Buddha and never in the religion of Buddhism, this book articulated many vague notions that have been swirling around in my head for many, many years. How refreshing to see one of Buddhism's own teachers and practitioners offer such an insightful and well-reasonable approach to finding an authentic Buddhist path. Loy's analysis has the potential to make Buddhist teachings not only relevant to the 21st century, but indispensable.
These essays possess the wisdom to help transform not only one's day to day practice, but Buddhism as an institution. Buddhists are wise to pay attention to Loy's sage and sane words.