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What's Wrong with Sex?
How to Drive Your Karma
Consciousness Commodified
The Karma of Food
The Three Poisons, Institutionalized
Why We Love War

These are just some of the chapters in this brilliant book from David R. Loy.

In little time, Loy has become one of the most powerful advocates of the Buddhist worldview, explaining like no one else its ability to transform the sociopolitical landscape of the modern world.

In this, his most accessible work to date, he offers sharp and even shockingly clear presentations of oft-misunderstood Buddhist staples-the working of karma, the nature of self, the causes of trouble on both the individual and societal levels-and the real reasons behind our collective sense of "never enough," whether it's time, money, sex, security... even war.

Loy's "Buddhist Revolution" is nothing less than a radical change in the ways we can approach our lives, our planet, the collective delusions that pervade our language, culture, and even our spirituality.

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"A work of deep and urgent relevance." (Ethan Nichtern, author of One City: A Declaration of Interdependence)

"I know of no other book that holds more promise for the survival and relevance of Buddhism in the modern world." (Lin Jensen, author of Pavement)

"This book is revolutionary! The clear and concise explanations of Buddhist perspectives on rarely approached topics such as sex, war, and money are an inspiration. If you are interested in personal or societal change, this is a book you need to read." (Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx)

"Loy is a subversive, undermining our cherished opinions and revealing a revolutionary world of human possibility. He describes an emerging Buddhism that speaks to the Western heart and mind and offers hope in a world that has too little. Long live this revolution!" (James Ishmael Ford, author of If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break)

"David Loy's Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution might have a flashy title, but it is a serious and substantial book that poses real challenges to the reader. Loy argues with conviction that in order to have relevance in the West, the dharma must find the middle way between its many traditional Asian forms and the contemporary Western feel-good consumerism that characterize much of today's spiritualism." (Buddhadharma)

"For Loy, Buddhism is not just some gentle spiritual path; it's a tool for social criticism and change. But the revolutionary sword cuts both ways, and just as the West needs Buddhism, says Loy, a living, vital Buddhism also needs the West." (Shambhala Sun)

"Loy's thought provoking book has wide appeal: for people not so familiar with Buddhist thought and practice his emphasis is on why this 2500 year old religion is relevant today. For seasoned Buddhist practitioners, the book keeps us from thinking too small. Loy's analysis is a challenge to practice in the world wholeheartedly." (Mountain Record)

"David Loy's is an urgent and vital voice in the Buddhist world, and his latest work is a passionate and bold survey of some of the big issues that face us individually and collectively. This thoughtful, probing work warrants the attention of anyone interested in creative change on either an individual or social level. I strongly recommend it." (Western Buddhist Review)

"Direct, articulate, and profound. David R. Loy succinctly analyzes primary areas of our collective modern entanglements with suffering: consumerism, money values, ecological collapse, sexuality, relationships, time, language, identity, godlessness and the commodification of consciousness. In each case he brings to bear the core teachings of the Buddha in profound, up-to-date reflections on our collective situation." (Inquiring Mind)

About the Author

David R. Loy's previous books include the acclaimed Money, Sex, War, Karma, The Great Awakening: A Buddhist Social Theory, and The Dharma of Dragons and Daemons, a finalist for the 2006 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award. He was the Besl Professor of Ethics/Religion and Society at Cincinnati's Xavier University.

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Wisdom Publications (March 10, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0861715586
ISBN-13: 978-0861715589
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Loree K Kalliainen

Interesting read

June 9, 2016

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Some of the arguments were more clearly stated. I got more out of the section on war than that of genetically engineered food. He brought up interesting perspectives on karma. Underlying repetition is to be expected given that the big (negative) 3 are root causes of our discontent.

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Genesee

fantastic book with a western approach

August 29, 2016

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fantastic book with a western approach! just what is needed to incorporate Buddhism in our progressive western perspective. thoroughly enjoyed his modern writing style and appealed to my sense of wonder!

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Britt

five stars great book

January 1, 2015

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Perfect for a buddhist looking for a wider view to asses his own understanding of himself and his world. He had several good points but allowed me space to draw my own conclusions.

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Very insightful!

June 18, 2013

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David knows his Buddhist logic quite well. This is a very well thought-out guide to understanding Buddhism. A joy to read!

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Davin Richardson

fantastic read!

April 4, 2013

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This book will be a life changer for many, myself included. It is a gem to have found such a solid digestible read to assist in applying concepts that can be all too often be made over complicated, Buy it! (-:

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Kozen

Great book

January 15, 2013

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While I did not agree with everything the author said, it did get me thinking about a lot of issues. I am grateful to the author's good grasp of Buddhist practice and philosophy and have given the book to many of my friends.

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Robin Hood

Highly readable

April 3, 2015

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Loy has a unique talent for bringing relevance and clarity to eastern thought. Additionally, I find his works very readable, and not at all in the vein of mathematical dispensations on the logic of such and such philosophical proposition etc. If you've ever felt that you need an extra kick in the spiritual groin to remind you that your culturally ingrained motives toward those 'reality projects' (as he calls them) are really never going to serve you or anyone else, then you should read this.

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Kyle T.

Good substance, slightly wordy

September 27, 2013

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The points made are very good. If one is a beginner, then this book may seem to be a true eye opener. If more experienced with some Buddhist ways, this begins to get reduntant.

I feel like he uses 10 words when only 4 are needed.

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the daily news through the lens of Buddhism

David Loy deconstructs the content of our daily news into money, sex, karma, and war. Lacking a self, we try to fill ourselves up with money, with sex, with war. Yes. Us.

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Great and refreshing essays from a contemporary buddhist thinker

These are great essays that provide insights into the role of modern buddhism for society in general.Read more

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Great book

I originally bought this book for a class and I loved it. A lot of great insights but you have to understand the Buddhist religion prior to reading this book.

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The collective consciousness

A lot of books about Buddhism deal with concepts on a very personal level. Although one of the goals of "awakening" is to benefit all sentient beings, exactly how an "awakened"...Read more

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