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Few spiritual practices are more intriguing or elusive than those of Zen Judaism,” says David M. Bader in the foreword to Zen Judaism.... read full description

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Jan 16, 2009
bookczuk rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Few spiritual practices are more intriguing or elusive than those of Zen Judaism,” says David M. Bader in the foreword to Zen Judaism. “This growing movement offers a unique way to follow in the footsteps of the Buddha, ideally without gaining quite so much weight.” These nearly 100 sacred teachings are capable “of bringing about an enlightenment experience so pure, so elevating, and so intense, you could plotz.”

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Jun 28, 2008
Matt rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This book is a humorous collection of aphorisms that seek to combine the ideas/cultures of Judaism and Zen Buddhism for the sake of some insightful laughs.

An example: "The Torah says, 'Love thy neighbor as thy self.' The Buddha says there is no 'self.' So maybe you are off the hook." (p. 46)
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Feb 18, 2011
Glory rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Such pearls of wisdoms and hilarious, too!
Aug 05, 2011
Annabelle rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A clever little book!
Oct 08, 2011
Rebecca rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Seriously funny.
Apr 28, 2008
Ellen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
"Learn of the pine from the pine
Learn of the bamboo from the bamboo
Learn of the kugel from the kugel"
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