Welcome
I am delighted to share what my encounter with Buddhism has brought me: inspiration, understanding and a curious, inquiring mind. For over 30 years I have been studying, teaching and writing about Buddhism. You will find links and pages here covering the full range of my current activities.
- Dominique Side
Latest Publication
Discovering Buddhism introduces Buddhism as a culture and civilization, a system of thought and a religion. Authoritative and comprehensive, this book is the go-to resource for anyone who is curious to know who the Buddha was, what he said, and why so many Westerners today find meaning in his teachings.
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"Dominique Side's book is beyond excellent. It is so clear and well
written. She gives a good survey of how positive modernisation of
Buddhism has occurred, from the Theravada to the Mahayana - the Pure Land schools, Zen - and Vajrayana. She shows how modernisation can occur when it's anchored in the truth of the Buddha's words."
— Chagdud Khadro
Windows Into Buddhism
Windows into Buddhism is a new website that brings together a range of freely accessible educational resources on Buddhism, presented in a lively and engaging way. These resources are designed to benefit teachers and students in countries where Buddhism is taught in mainstream schools, and can also serve for teaching children in Buddhist centres.
The website launched in September 2022.