James William Coleman

Explores the meaning and power of the Buddhist goddess Tara as a fully awakened being whose feminine wisdom speaks directly to the crises of modern life. Beginning with a life-altering visionary experience during a medical crisis, sociologist and Buddhist practitioner James William Coleman embarks on a wide-ranging inquiry into Tara’s origins, symbolism, and enduring relevance. Drawing on archaeology, comparative mythology,...

Explores the meaning and power of the Buddhist goddess Tara as a fully awakened being whose feminine wisdom speaks directly to the crises of modern life. Beginning with a life-altering visionary experience during a medical crisis, sociologist and Buddhist practitioner James William Coleman embarks on a wide-ranging inquiry into Tara’s origins, symbolism, and enduring relevance. Drawing on archaeology, comparative mythology,...