Jewish Dharma: A Guide to the Practice of Judaism and Zen | 
| Author: Brenda Shoshanna
Publisher: Da Capo Press
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 239720
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Number Of Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 1600940439
Dewey Decimal Number: 296.39
EAN: 9781600940439
ASIN: 1600940439
Publication Date: August 25, 2008
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Product Description
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.
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 Endorsement and Review from Rodger Kamenetz (Author Jew In The Lotus) August 15, 2008
Dr Brenda Shoshanna (Manhattan, N.Y.)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"The living encounter between Jewish and Buddhist practice has been unfolding over the past three decades, in the lives of many individuals as Buddhism comes to the West. While Brenda Shoshanna's book appears at first to be a practical manual seeking to compare and integrate two very different traditions, Zen Buddhism and Judaism, at another level it tells the story of a woman's coming to germs with the deepest part of each tradition, with a full awareness of the opportunities and contradictions involved. Her personl anecdotes of a childhood in an Orthodox enclave in Brooklyn and of her encounters with Japanese Zen teachers are captivating. They ground this book in the life of an admirable and honest narrator, one who has worked her way through seeming contradictions to peace. Brenda Shoshanna has found a constructive way to integrate both traditions, for instance by using meditative practices to prepare for Jewish observances. She is creating a unique path. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a foot in more than one world."
A rare and blessed book. Applicable to all religions. August 15, 2008
Adam (New York, NY United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Jewish Dharma I found to be profound. I love the way Dr. Shoshanna sprinkles her own personal experiences throughout the book. Her experiences are very entertaining, funny, and at times sad. Being that I am not Jewish, I also discovered how many stereotypes I held on to. Most importantly, it has already helped me discover a way to find a deeper sense of connection with God with regards to my own religion.
The secular and clinical reviews come from conforming, closed minded places. This is not a pop spiritualiy publication - which seems to be what today's culture turns to with the most ease and comfort.
 Jewish Dharma: A Guied to the Practice of Judaism and Zen October 6, 2008
Irene Humbach (Poughkeepsie, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book to be not only informative, particularly about Jewish traditional beliefs and practices which has increased my respect, but challenging and inspirational for me to translate into my own life as an Integrated Kabbalistic Healer and Zen practitioner. It gives many clear, down-to-earth possibilities for spiritual practice and actions in the world. Brenda Shoshanna softens the boundaries between two seemingly opposing traditions to show, once again, that we are all One.
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