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"[A] fiery debut. . . . [Nhi's] perceptive textual criticism and willingness to call out bias are refreshing. [This book] is a valuable contribution to the literature on Buddhism." - Publishers Weekly. "Essential... engaging... equally instructive and entertaining. A deep dive into the Buddha's teachings with insightful, occasionally hilarious personal anecdotes. This book is needed for our world, and everyone - Buddhist or not - would benefit from reading and reflecting on its many helpful and timely lessons." - Vu Le, creator of NonprofitAF. com and founding board member of Community-Centric Fundraising Born into a family legacy of Buddhist spirituality in Việt Nam, Nhi Yến Đỗ Trần immigrated to the US at age ten. Budding Lotus in the West follows her journey and unveils the complexities of Buddhist teachings woven into the American fabric.