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The Lotus & The Rose
The Lotus & The Rose
What happens when a Tibetan Buddhist lama and a Christian clergy member sit down for a talk on spirituality?
The Lotus & The Rose explores conversations between Lama Tsomo and Matthew Fox over the course of their friendship, exploring the essential principles shared by their traditions―and the differences between them. The Lotus & The Rose includes three public dialogues between Matthew and Lama Tsomo during weekend workshops at Stanford University, The Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, and The Jung Center in Houston, as well as individual interviews with both of them, revealing a more intimate look at their own lives and worldview.
Buddhists, Christians, and followers of other spiritual traditions―or perhaps no spiritual tradition at all―will be intrigued by the range of ideas and inspired by the knowledge and experience that Matthew and Lama Tsomo bring to their exchanges. In this perilously contentious world, readers can find a sense of comfort through the admiration, respect, humor, and warmth that flow between these two friends who celebrate their common ground and delight in their differences.
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ISBN: 978-0999577004
9/14/2018
About the Author
Reverend Matthew Fox, Lama Tsomo
Matthew Fox
Matthew Fox is an internationally acclaimed spiritual theologian, Episcopal priest, and activist who was a member of the Dominican Order for 34 years.
He holds a doctorate, summa cum laude, in the History and Theology of Spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris and has devoted 45 years to developing and teaching the tradition of Creation Spirituality, which is rooted in ancient Judeo-Christian teaching, inclusive of today’s science and world spiritual traditions; welcoming of the arts and artists; wisdom centered, prophetic, and committed to eco-justice, social justice,and gender justice.
Fox has reinvented forms of education and worship and awakened millions to the much-neglected earth-based mystical tradition of the West, revivifying awareness of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, Thomas Aquinas, and Thomas Merton, among other premodern and post-modern spiritualpioneers. He has
authored more than 35 books on spirituality and contemporary culture, among them: Original Blessing, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, The Reinvention of Work, A Spirituality Named Compassion, and Meister Eckhart: A Mystic-Warrior for Our Times. His books, celebrated around the world, have been translated
into 60 languages.
Lama Tsomo
Lama Tsomo followed a path of spiritual inquiry and study that ultimately led to her ordination as one of the few American lamas in Tibetan Buddhism.
Under the tutelage of Tulku Sangak Rinpoche, international holder of the Namchak lineage, Lama Tsomo has done extensive spiritual retreats in the U.S. and abroad and is fluent in Tibetan. Today, she is dedicated to sharing the teachings of the Namchak lineage with Western students, bringing greater happiness and meaning to life through meditation practice, community, and retreat. She is especially passionate about reaching young people and supporting those working for positive social change. Her teaching has inspired American and international students, who appreciate her informal and often humorous style.
Lama Tsomo holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Jungian studies. She is the author of Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? An Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice, winner of a 2016 Independent Publisher award. She is also a contributor to Tami Simon’s book: The Dharma of Dogs: Our Best Friends as Spiritual Teachers, released July 2017.
Listen To The Audio Series
The Lotus and the Rose Podcast
