Close Door, Open Window: First book in the Monastery Series

By Becky Lovejoy

A Buddhist, a Jew, and a bartender walk into a barn.

Comedy ensues when Ben Silverstein and Yukio Yamamoto bring the Close Door, Open Window monastery to life for a diverse group of seekers looking for a bit of clarity, peace, and a new family. Throw into mindfulness practices, open-mike comedy skits, tea ceremonies, and the occasional TV soap opera, for a deep yet witty journey through the twists and turns of everyday life.

Surround them with the healing power of a Great Dane dog, miniature donkeys, Spanish goats, a flock of chickens past their prime, and a cow and her calf, and see how animals can pave the way for acceptance, healing, and enjoying every moment of life as it unfolds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJZ8KTGY
• ISBN13: 9798245695778
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"