For those who don't know, the "BuJew" is a portmanteau, a mash-up of Buddhism and Judaism for Jews who normally have a Reform Judaism background, want something more "substantial" than that, but want something that's "spiritual, not religious," and so glom on to Buddhism.
The problem?
Buddhism IS a religion, first of all, something I eventually reiterated. Your counterarguments aren't accepted, either. Please don't reference the likes of Stephen Batchelor or Robert Wright, either. I've read both long ago and crushed Wright here, something also eventually reiterated. Also, beyond its being metaphysical, it's questionable as to whether it teaches everything that some claim. Take universal love.
So, sobriety recovery?
Refuge Recovery would certainly appear to be BuJew. Founded by Noah Levine, son of poet Stephen Levine.
I guess Noah's a true "western Buddhist" guru in another way. Allegations of sexual misconduct, that seem to be credible.
And, going by birth family surname? I wouldn't be totally surprised if Pema Chodron is also a BuJew.
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