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Close Door, Open Window: First book in the Monastery Series
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ISBN13: 9798245695778
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 26 2026
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 26 2026
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Buddhist, a Jew, and a bartender walk into a barn. Comedy ensues when Ben Silverstein and Yukio Yamamoto bring the Close Door, Open Window monastery to life for a diverse group of seekers looking for a bit of clarity, peace, and a new family. Throw into mindfulness practices, open-mike comedy skits, tea ceremonies, and the occasional TV soap opera, for a deep yet witty journey through the twists and turns of everyday life. Surround them with the healing power of a Great Dane dog, miniature donkeys, Spanish goats, a flock of chickens past their prime, and a cow and her calf, and see how animals can pave the way for acceptance, healing, and enjoying every moment of life as it unfolds.
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