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." For you, some samples: To know the Buddha is the highest attainment. Second highest is to go to the same doctor as the Buddha. Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated? There is no escaping Karma. In a previous life, you never called, you never wrote, you never visited. And whose fault was that? If there is no self, whose arthritis is this? Be patient and achieve all things. Be impatient and achieve all things faster.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
made me laugh out loud!:
looking for a little wisdom and a good laugh at the same time? i'm not jewish, but i do practice a bit of zen. this book gave me a bit of wisdom and often made me laugh out loud. you will not find too many answers to the eternal questions of life, but there are many pieces of wisdom, and more than that, you will fall off your chair laughing. it also has advice that never came from any holy text from move to a house in the suburbs in a good school district to the longest journey beginning with a single "oy".... more info
Brilliant and funny, a hilarious meld of two great cultures:
David M. Bader has another success. After his excellent book Haikus For Jews, this witty follow-up makes for the hilarious melding of Buddhism and Judiasm as only Bader can do. Quite funny and engaging.
Oi, such a book!:
Oi, such a book! If you like Woody Allen's warped view of Jewish family life, you will relate to the one-liners in this little masterpiece. Mixes the big picture of Buddhism with small snippets of Jewish culture and perspective. Buy several (but never pay retail).
Zen Judaism -- Who knew?:
If other goyim like myself don't go right out and buy this book, it would be such a Schande. Funny? Oy! You don't know from humor till you read this. So buy and read already. Nirvana schmirvana, as long as you're enlightened!
