Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution

Thoughtful, deep, clear, beautifully-written. I had the privilege of doing a workshop with David Loy and he is a brilliant, humble, gentle soul. This book is a masterpiece and David shows amazing insight (and vision- as this was written before the present recession/depression) as he explains the sources, expressions and solutions to our many societal ills.

A simple reflection of the Buddhist philosophy as it applies to "Money, Sex, War, Karma". In light of the current economical downturn the "Money" section of this book rings so very true.

The sensational title, Money Sex War and Karma, belies a scholarly work of the first magnitude; an incisive down-to-earth Buddhist-based critique of our troubled culture as it wanders in samsara - confused, bewildered, ig-norant, and delusional.

You are always more than you think and less than you think. This is a brilliant analysis of the relationships between individual virtues and social institutions. Very thought provoking.If the world isn't working for you and you want to know what you can do personally, this book gives you a lot to think about.

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.