That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist (1997)

by Sylvia Boorstein

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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.… (more)

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phoenixlibrary2023 | Feb 22, 2024 |

Aside from some unsettling remarks about Israel that I can tentatively attribute to ignorance, I found this book full of wisdom and useful commentary on the nature of Buddhism and religion in the modern world. (

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robinmusubi | Jun 5, 2020 |

A surprisingly well argued cross between Judaism and Buddhism. (

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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.

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