Shopping for Buddhas - Pre-loved Book
Author: Jeff Greenwald
A captivating blend of travel memoir, cultural exploration, and spiritual inquiry, Shopping for Buddhas takes readers on an unforgettable journey through Nepal in search of the perfect Buddha statue. With humour, insight, and a deep appreciation for Buddhist traditions, Jeff Greenwald shares his adventures in a land rich with spirituality, history, and colourful characters.
📖 Format: Softcover
📄 Page Count: 198
📏 Dimensions: Approx. 20cm x 13cm x 1cm
⚖️ Weight: Approx. 300g
Gently pre-loved, this book remains in good condition and is ready to transport its next reader on an adventure of discovery.
Back Cover:
There was a need for non-attachment, to be sure; but also a prerequisite of knife-like resolve. Here in this exotic land, we were compelled to raise the art of shopping to an experience that was, on the one hand, detached and almost Zen - and, on the other hand, tinged with desperation, like shopping at Macy's during a one-day only White Sale.
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 in Jeff Greenwald's witty, thought-provoking account of his experiences in Nepal.
About the Author:
Jeff Greenwald is a journalist, author, and world traveller with a passion for storytelling. His work explores the intersections of culture, spirituality, and adventure, often with a humorous and reflective approach. He has written extensively about his travels in Asia and beyond, bringing to life the people, places, and experiences that shape our understanding of the world.
