The Dharma of Star Wars
The Dharma of Star Wars is a book by Matthew Bortolin. The book is a primer for basic Buddhist philosophy using the fictional characters and events of the Star Wars saga to explicate the Buddha's teachings.
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| Author | Matthew Bortolin |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Star Wars Buddhism |
| Genre | Science fiction Religious studies |
| Published | 2005 (Wisdom Publications) |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 0-86171-497-0 |
| OCLC | 57211202 |
| 294.3/367914375 22 | |
| LC Class | BQ5405 .B67 2005 |
Bortolin, an ordained Zen Buddhist and Star Wars fan, explains the principles and practices of Buddhism through the words and actions of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Yoda and other Star Wars characters. The book also examines the underlying philosophical ideas of Star Wars from a Buddhist perspective.
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