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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