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Dessert with Buddha

Written by: Roland Merullo
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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Dessert with Buddha takes the eccentric, sort-of-Buddhist monk, Volya Rinpoche, and his skeptical, middle-of-the-road brother-in-law, Otto Ringling, on another enlightening road trip filled with meals, humor, social commentary, and good times. On this journey, the couple that traveled from New York to North Dakota in Breakfast with Buddha, Seattle to North Dakota in Lunch with Buddha, and North Dakota to Las Vegas in Dinner with Buddha heads down the Eastern Seaboard from Boston to points south.

Along the way, they meet an array of intriguing characters, tour some famous American sights, and enjoy the kinds of conversations about spirituality that have engrossed hundreds of thousands of listeners from China to Turkey to Croatia, and throughout the United States.

Otto's sister, Cecelia, his daughter Natasha, son Anthony, and niece Shelsa, all have small but important roles in the story, as the famous duo pilots a hybrid pickup along back roads and superhighways, toward the series' climactic finish.

Dessert with Buddha enhances the series the way a delicious dish of ice cream or slice of homemade pie enhances a great meal. Enjoy the trip!

©2022 Roland Merullo (P)2023 Tantor

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  • Derrick LeDoux
  • 2023-09-29

Overall good story

I would have preferred it substituted fictional events for those of the real world, but I was happy with this as the end to the eating with Buddha series!

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  • Todd Oaks
  • 2023-09-11

A decent wrap up to the series.

A bit cheesy here and there, but good cheese, not stinky cheese, unless that’s the kind you enjoy.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2023-11-23

just listen to it

Inspirational as always, leaves one with pleasant feelings. Narration is pleasant on the ears, as usual.

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  • Rebecca L. Taylor
  • 2023-11-20

Delightful and Inspiring

Take this roadtrip. Your heart will crack wide open. The characters will go with you as you carry on.

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  • Retired in Leeds
  • 2023-11-16

Counter point

These stories remind us of how violent and cynical our world has become, that it is not necessary, that
We could put away or fear and aggression to live in peace.

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  • Danita
  • 2023-11-13

Amazing

These books have made me laugh, cry, and examine how I want to live my life. The narrator has done a fabulous job of conveying emotion and character. Thank you!

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  • Lynne Benavides
  • 2023-10-31

This series is unparalleled

By far one of my favorite series of books. And Roland Merullo one of my favorite authors

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  • Emily
  • 2023-10-28

My favorite series of all time

I was so excited to see when this was released. What an incredible book and series. I am so grateful for this gift and for the author and narrator to have taken us on such a beautiful journey. Wow. Couldn’t recommend it more.

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  • chip mccain
  • 2023-09-29

A little disappointed

I have read the entire series and this book is really just a review of those other books, with a few interesting new stories thrown in.

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  • Brett
  • 2023-09-23

Absolute delight

His book is a beautiful contribution to all of us sharing this life. Thank you.

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