Cover of That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist

That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist

In this landmark book, esteemed Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein addresses this incisive question in a warm, delightful and personal way. With the same down-to-earth charm and wit that have endeared her to her many students and readers, Boorstein shows how one can be both an observant Jew and a passionately committed Buddhist.

Subject
biographyphilosophyself-help
Themes
buddhismspiritualityreligionjewish
Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages

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