The Jew in the Lotus: A Poet's Rediscovery of Jewish Identity in Buddhist India - Couverture rigide

Kamenetz, Roger

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0765760029 ISBN 13 : 9780765760029

Editeur : Jason Aronson Publishers, 1998

Synopsis

Kamenetz, a poet and a Jew, was invited to attend and write about a historical meeting between a delegation of American Jews and a group of Tibetan Buddhists that included the Dalai Lama. This interfaith get-together was inspired, in part, by the increasing number of Jews who have become Buddhists as well as the Dalai Lama's perception of Jews as survival experts. The Dalai Lama felt that the Jews, experts in exile and the preservation of faith and practice, would offer advice and comfort; participating rabbis were intrigued by the surprising similarities between the two religions, including esoteric traditions and a profound awareness of suffering. Kamenetz not only chronicles the resultant discussions, which proved to be enlightening and emotional, but also profiles a number of Jewish Buddhists, including Allen Ginsberg and Ram Dass. As his investigation throws his own beliefs and assumptions into high relief, Kamenetz is amazed and humbled by the intensity and altruism of Buddhism. Kamenetz defines and comments upon these complex matters with skill, personableness, and a welcome dash of levity.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

While accompanying eight high–spirited Jewish delegates to Dharamsala, India, for a historic Buddhist–Jewish dialogue with the Dalai Lama, poet Rodger Kamenetz comes to understand the convergence of Buddhist and Jewish thought. Along the way he encounters Ram Dass and Richard Gere, and dialogues with leading rabbis and Jewish thinkers, including Zalman Schacter, Yitz and Blue Greenberg, and a host of religious and disaffected Jews and Jewish Buddhists.

This amazing journey through Tibetan Buddhism and Judaism leads Kamenetz to a renewed appreciation of his living Jewish roots.

Revue de presse

“A book for anyone who feels the narrowness of a wholly secular life ....” (New York Times Book Review)

“It’s fascinating to see what is good and true and real in terms of different religious sensibilities.” (E. L. Doctorow)

“A highly entertaining personal account of one man’s surprising journey into the mystical heart of Judaism.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“A profound discussion of religion, exile, and survival in our time.” (Andrei Codrescu, poet and NPR commentator)

“A feast of truth sharing, self-examination of lineage, humor, and good will.” (Ram Dass)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jason Aronson Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0765760029
• ISBN 13: 9780765760029
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible