Saffron Days in L.A.: Tales of a Buddhist Monk in America
Tales of a Buddhist Monk in America
$35.99
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2001
Summary
In this delightful memoir, Bhante Walpola Piyananda, a Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka, shares his often amusing, often poignant experiences of life in America. Whether he’s reasoning with a group of confrontational punks on Venice Beach, bridging the gap between a rebellious teenager and her traditional parents, explaining to an errant Buddhist that the concept of “non-attachment” does not justify irresponsibility, or dealing with a nude sunbather at a meditation retreat, no situation-no matter…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570628139 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1570628130 |
| Author: | Bhante Walpola Piyananda |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2001 |
| Weight: | 263g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 139mm x 215mm |
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Critics Review
“A storyteller gifted with great compassion, wisdom and humor … an unusual and charming glimpse into the life of one of those smiling men in saffron robes and his pastoral mission in the heart of a modern Western city.”–L.A. Times
“In this pleasant collection of 20 stories about his experiences in the U.S., Bhante weaves narrative, sacred texts and cultural observations into a serviceable whole cloth… . They all have a wonderful, if sometimes bittersweet, flavor in this East-meets-West compilation.”–Publishers Weekly
“Serene and friendly, Bhante Piyananda invites confidences, and he recounts many of these conversations with great delicacy, warmth, and purpose.”– Booklist
“These charming stories embody the wise heart of a Buddhist elder. In a practical and warm way, Bhante inspires us to walk our talk as Buddhists in this world.”–Jack Kornfield
About The Author
Bhante Walpola Piyananda
Bhante Walpola Piyananda was born in Sri Lanka and has been living in the United States for more than thirty years. He is the founder-president and abbot of Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in Los Angeles, California.
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