Jewish Dharma
A Guide to the Authentic Practice of Judaism and Zen
Shoshanna, Brenda
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BOOK SUMMARY
For Jews, Zen students, JuBus, and other open-minded seekers-a guide to authentic Jewish and Zen practice and how they illuminate, challenge, and enrich each other
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Books like the Jew in the Lotus have helped to define the intersection of Jewish and Zen experience and custom. Now, in the first guide to the practice of both Judaism and Zen, Dr. Brenda Shoshanna, a long-time practitioner and student of both, shares her insights with over one million people who identify as JuBus, as well as Jews, Zen students, non-Jews, and everyone in the interfaith community who seeks understanding, meaning, and a life grounded in these authentic faiths. Each chapter of Jewish Dharma focuses on common issues that introduce disorder to our lives, using personal narrative, parables, quotations from both Jewish and Zen scriptures, anecdotes, and exercises. Specific guidelines and exercises help readers integrate both practices into their everyday lives-and thereby gain deeper understanding and happiness.
AUTHOR BIO
Brenda Shoshanna, Ph.D., is a psychologist, workshop leader, and interfaith counselor. The author of several books, she is the relationship expert on iVillage.com and SelfGrowth.com. She lives in New York City.
BOOK REVIEWS
Rabbi Joseph Gelberman, PhD, pioneer of the interfaith movement in the United States and founder of All-Faiths Seminary International
“A magnificent exploration of the heart of both Judaism and Zen. Beautifully written, Jewish Dharma brings two worlds together in a way that shines light on both and will bring wisdom and unity to people of all religions and paths. I cannot recommend the book highly enough.”
Rabbi Roger Ross, executive director, Rabbinical Seminary International
“Dr. Brenda Shoshanna gently and clearly teaches the core messages of both Judaism and Zen Buddhism and shows how compatible and complementary these practices are. Jewish Dharma is an important book because it focuses on the truths of these two major streams of spiritual and ethical living. It is a must read for all of us who are following a spiritual path.”
Lewis Harrison, Author of The Mystic Teachings of the Taoist Masters, Director, the Harrison Center for Self Actualization
“This is a profound work of great importance to both the merely curious as well as the serious spiritual seeker—a wonderful bridge, merging and magnifying the best of Judaism and Zen.”
Spirituality & Practice
“An extraordinary book that vividly demonstrates the rich cross-fertilization that can take place when your spiritual practice stems from two traditions…Shoshana uses many colorful anecdotes…A rich and practical book.”
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1600940439
ISBN(13-digit): 9781600940439
Dewey Decimal: 296.3/9
Library of Congress: 2008012261
Book Publisher: Perseus Books Group
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 290
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