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Shopping for Buddhas
Shopping for Buddhas
Author: Jeff Greenwald
Shopping for Buddhas is Jeff Greenwald's story of his obsessive search for the perfect Buddha statue. In the backstreets of Kathmandu, he discovers more than he bargained for...and his souvenir-hunting turns into an ironic metaphor for the clash between spiritual riches and material greed. Politics, religion and serious shopping collide i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780062503589
ISBN-10: 0062503588
Publication Date: 6/1990
Pages: 165
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4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Harpercollins
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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I really enjoyed this book. Learning about a different culture as you read through a man's journey to find the perfect buddah as well as his journey to find himself. Sounds deep, but it's done in an entertaining and light way.


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