Wit, Wisdom & Wonder

There is an old phrase I've known for so long I cannot fathom where I first read it - the mind of the Jew is Western, but the soul of a Jew is Oriental. Yesterday, I finally understood that. Yesterday we traveled to the Tsubaki America Kannushi Shrine, priested by Rev. Koichi Barrish (Sensei). It isn't often, in my life in any case, that one has the opportunity to meet an Ascended Master. Barrish is one, I believe. While of Western birth, Barrish lives, breathes and speaks through Shinto. It is a glorious experience to be in his presence. Shinto has always deeply drawn me with its sense of balance and order, ritual and discipline. The Kabbalist understands these things, the OCD revels in them. The Japanese offerings of balance, harmony and gracious hospitality are soothingly magnetic.

( Shinto  )

Phil, you mentioned a book - something like Essence of Shinto? Could you tell me the proper title and author?