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The Jew in the Lotus: A Poet's Re-Discovery of Jewish Identity in Buddhist India by Rodger Kamenetz
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by Rodger Kamenetz

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  kaledrina | Jan 9, 2007 |
Having read this book several years ago I remember as a fascinating look at the cross fertilization of this dialogue. The story of a group of observant jews travelling as guests to meet with the Dali Lama in his retreat in India.

The purpose of the meeting: the Dali Lama's wish to gain a deeper understanding of how the Jewish people of the Diaspora were ablke to flourish and sustain their sense of coimmunity and joint identity while in exile through the centuries.

As a by-product the author explores his own personal issues as a jew with an appreciation for eastern religious thought. ( )
  berthirsch | Jul 18, 2006 |
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"A highly entertaining personal account of one man's surprising journey into the mystical heart of Judaism."--Kirkus Reviews

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