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A rude introduction to Buddhism

Saturday, July 5, 2008 by Bill Leave a comment

TURTLE FEET: The Making and Unmaking of a Buddhist Monk,

by Nikolai Grozni.

In Dharamsala, shrouded by rain and fog from the Himalayan mountains, Nikolai shaves his head, dons the saffron robe, learns Tibetan, and studies ancient texts with cantankerous monks, including one who is a Jedi Knight.
A rude introduction to Buddhism | projo.com | The Providence Journal Books |

Author: Bill

Birder, cat-lover, pilot, poet. Former lounge lizard, pauper, pagan, lifeguard, chauffeur,cop and martial artist, turned pacifist addiction writer. Tries to be a good husband, father and brother, and makes a decent friend. Likes to take pictures. Stumbling down the Middle Path, one day at a time.