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BOOK OF THE MONTH OCTOBER
THE DHARMA OF STAR WARS
by Matthew Bortolin
Synopsis
The Dharma of Star Wars brings together the phenomenon of Star Wars with humanity's profound hunger for the spiritual. Parade magazine recently declared "Jedi Knight" to be the "Best New Religion" and the UK Times reported, "It is George Lucas, rather than St. Luke, who taught today's twentysomethings much of what they first learnt about right and wrong." (And perhaps more famously: in a UK census, some 390,000 British citizens declared "Jedi" to be their official religion. Similarly, a census report in in Australia tallied 70,000 as followers of the Star Wars "faith.") For many, Star Wars was their first taste of religious thought without the dogma and restrictions of organized religion. It awoke in them a certain spirituality that Buddhism, with its emphasis on personal inquiry and self-realization, so fluidly speaks to. The Dharma of Star Wars uses Buddhism and George Lucas' powerful mythos to illuminate each other in a way that speaks directly to the heart. And Bortolin's knowledge and command of the Star Wars galaxy will impress and surprise all his fellow fans!
Reviews
(Inspirational Friends Review)
Whether you are a fan of Star Wars or not, whether you are a newcomer to Buddhist thought or a long-time practitioner, Bortolin's light, yet richly rewarding approach provides a fresh perspective that should encourage deeper thinking and practice.
(Frank Jude Boccio, author of Mindfulness Yoga).
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