Monday, December 29, 2014

Buddhaland Brooklyn

by Richard C. Morais

Seido Oda is chosen to be a Buddhist monk at an early age.  He proves to be a very bright student of painting, poetry and English. He dedicates his life to be being a Buddhist scholar at the Japanese temple. When the temple leadership decides to expand to west, the middle-aged Seido makes the journey to Brooklyn, New York to be the priest at the soon to built temple.

Buddhaland Brooklyn follows the tradition of the "fish-out-of-water" tale.   I found this well-written story to be thought provoking, touching and downright funny at times.  Morais is the author of  "The Hundred-foot Journey" which was made into a movie.  If you liked the movie, try this novel.

-Holly

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