What happens when a Tibetan Buddhist lama and a Christian clergy member sit down for a talk on spirituality?

The Lotus & The Rose explores conversations between Lama Tsomo and Matthew Fox over the course of their friendship, exploring the essential principles shared by their traditions―and the differences between them. The Lotus & The Rose includes three public dialogues between Matthew and Lama Tsomo during weekend workshops at Stanford University, The Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, and The Jung Center in Houston, as well as individual interviews with both of them, revealing a more intimate look at their own lives and worldview.

Buddhists, Christians, and followers of other spiritual traditions―or perhaps no spiritual tradition at all―will be intrigued by the range of ideas and inspired by the knowledge and experience that Matthew and Lama Tsomo bring to their exchanges. In this perilously contentious world, readers can find a sense of comfort through the admiration, respect, humor, and warmth that flow between these two friends who celebrate their common ground and delight in their differences.