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(4) | None | 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.… (more) |
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This book is dedicated to my great teachers in both Judaism and Zen--Soen Nakagaw Roshi, whose wonderful free spirit, filled with joy and playfulness, along with deep dedication to dharma, set my feet along this path, and Eido Shimano Roshi, whose incredible devotion to practice and endurance allowed both of us to persist and grow through all kinds of joyous and difficult times.
The book is also dedicated to my incredible brother, Dovid Myerson, who has been my chevrusa, my Torah learning partner, and dearest friend throughout my life. All of these years we have discussed, debated, and deeply encountered the issues dealt with here. He has been a constant support and true inspiration, a deeply observant Jew who is also a totally free spirit, filled with wisdom and love for all.
And a special dedication to my grandfather, Moshe Snitofsky, whose love of God, Torah, life, and all people was never ending. I always see him singing in his sukkah under the grape vines, shining with joy.  | |
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As a long-term Zen student and practicing Jew raised in Borough Park, Brooklyn, who has been unable to let go of either practice, I have struggled for many years with what appear to be the completely different teachings of Zen and Judaism. | |
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None ▾Book descriptions 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. ▾Library descriptions No library descriptions found. ▾LibraryThing members' description |
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