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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think for a lot of people that grew up in LA with less than traditional parents, this place is kind of like home, maybe its the incense smell or the hot tea they serve to patrons who are reading,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of people love this store and for good reason. Extreme selection of books, with a Used book store in the back. A sweet looking store that reminiscent of an old middlesex store thats been well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the Bodhi.It was practically the first place I went to when I moved to LA. They have a great selection of spiritual books, the best I've seen anywhere. And the atmos there is so lovely, I can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been stalling a review on this place for quite some time now...just because I don't know how words could possibly portray how miraculous (literally) this place is! Miracles HAVE happened at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty cool little book store if you are into finding rare books that they would normally not carry at boarders but for special order. I have purchased some discrete titles that I would not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*** this review is dedicated to Angella S ... ;) ***ever feel like your good karma is slipping away?y'know, those days when the slightest irritationmay just push you over some invisible edge?well...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's almost like a piece of Santa Cruz floated down the coast and landed in West Ho. Nice collection of spiritual and holistic books, jewelry and other "nesting necessities". Got nag champa?
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't need to repeat what everyone else has already said...Ditto! :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In ungrounded, chaotic LA an oasis--like a mini version of the Self Realization Fellowship in Palisades...I feel like I am transported back to East West Bookstore back in my beloved Silicon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little shop! The neighborhood is one of the best in all of Los Angeles, the people are nice and the collection of books is very unique. This place has been here for decades apparently...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great bookstore to go to just to relax. It is not a traditional bookstore in the sense that it has a huge selection. I think it is a great place to go to relax.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting Coco De Mer, my friend suggested we pop into this bookstore. After rolling my eyes, I thought . . . how fun can a bookstore be? WOW - what a wonderful gem of a bookstore! Interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This by far is one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. I try to make a trip there each time I travel west, which on some days is quite a hassle. Some interesting (albeit pricey) restaurants in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What have I purchased at the Bodhi Tree?Nag Champa, an egg shaker, a copy of The Prophet, an ornament, etc.This place has everything.The smell of this store when I first walk in gives me chills. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very Cool Store. They have the best selection of incense. I'm very picky when it comes to incense, but they have such a vast selection, you can't go wrong. I loved the candles. They have so many...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All this place is missing is a sprinkling of fairy dust and a magical heavy velvet curtain to draw back as you enter this fantastic store. It reminds me of a secret cavern with nooks and crannies...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked it a lot... they had lots of Tibetan Buddhist books I was looking for (including a few I owned... I was like "Yay! They have my book!"). I liked their fiction section (well selected might I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest alterna-lifestyle bookstore/gift store that I have found to my beloved Elysian Fields back home.It's packed with books on all types of spirituality, great candles and medallions,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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A friend of mines and I got lost in this bookstore. She went her way and I went mine. It was so much to look at. They have books on every subject. This place would satisfy the biggest bookworm's desire, and on...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in to browse for books, thinking the the front and back stores were different. Are they? Who knows, I still don't. Anyway, the shop in front is the new bookstore; very spiritually-open, as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jam-packed with eclectic books on spirituality, incense, and gifts, the Bodhi Tree is a must see. They cover virtually every belief with texts, from Astrology to UFO's to Zen Buddhism. I was surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This store will always have a special place in my heart. It is definitely one of my favorite places to go to when I need to clear my head, spend an afternoon with a friend, or find some inspiration....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend invited me out to check out this book store as he inhabits its rustic aisles every so often to chill out and browse. I like this place a lot. I am a book store aficionado and especially...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Bodhi Tree, but i feel like i must respond to a few comments made here:Bodhi Tree might be a spiritual place to shop, but it's not necessarily spiritual place to work. In response to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this bookstore. There is a very earthy and spiritual feel here, especially with the incents that are burning and the delicious tea that they serve. They have a wonderful selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great spot for incense, books, statues, tea and good vibes!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
me likey the books. especially when they enlighten me. the vibe itself reminds me of the Rapture Cafe in NYC. i like to browse here whenever i visit Urth Cafe. yes, the parking sucks donkey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't get much of a chance to view all of their selections in their used anxillary part of the store. Maybe next time I'll get the opportunity to peruse this place at leisure. They had plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store. It feeds your craving for SPIRITUALITY AND I LOVE IT!!! although its trendy location next to Urth Cafe makes it a bit hard to find parking. Their incense and home accesories are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Bodhi Tree is my favorite bookstore in LA, by far. It's easy to spend hours (days, if it were possible!) lost in stacks of books -- I could rattle off a subject list (Jungian psychology,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now you see, I took away 1 star from Bodhi Tree for different reasons. If it would be to rate only the bookstore and the books I can find there, then it would still be 4 stars and probably even close...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If what you are looking for isn't in the Bodhi Tree, well, have them order it for you. Basically, they have just about every book you might want to read and then some. And you often have the chance to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NAME: Bodhi Tree BookstoreTYPE OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE: The city's preeminent bookstore on spirituality, psychology, philosophy, astrology, women's studies, graphology, religion, musics of the world,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh, the Bodhi Tree.Why do I feel so privileged to be reviewing a bookstore? Actually, I know why. And this is the reason why I searched for it so that I could do a write-up. I love this bookstore....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This bookstore is a must see. It has everything from spirituality, astrology, meditation, dreams, self-help, psychology, metaphysics, and accessories such as stones, incense, essential oils, book...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Your one stop bookstore for anything spiritual. From Buddhism to Witchcraft, Christianity, and everything else there is!!Awesome books, candles, tarot cards, pendants, incense, postcards, tea, etc,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got a chance to check this place out and it lived up to everything that I had heard and all my expectations. If there is a type of religious practice, meditation, healing method, cooking for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My metaphysic timeline: Elementary school--I was terrified of Bloody Mary killing me and too scared to use the bathroom at night. Grandma resolved my issue by locking herself in the bathroom and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here and completely lose all sense of time..adventures! The incense, statues, and decor all contribute to the mystical, hippie vibe that brings out whatever spirit or soul lies in me. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: extensive selection of metaphysical, New Age, and esoteric books and accessories (Tarot and oracle decks, crystals, and other accoutrements); hot tea to sip while you browse; an entire shop...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you dont mind....if you really are desesperate to sooth your soul...come here for a quick fix...the smell of incense....is just the right amount.Ok but before you commit emotional...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
HAY. after yoga lets put on our buddha dresses, head bubushkas, and go buy some overpriced booooks that will contradict everything we do on a daily basis...ya know. but its cool. cuz we'z drinkin TEA....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband is from LA and knew I would love this bookstore and he was so very right. I felt a sense of home as soon as I walked in - like being back in Santa Cruz in the middle of Melrose. Nice. Above...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the clerks to the music playing in the background, the whole atmosphere of the Bodhi Tree is pleasant and inviting. When it is cold outside, I hitch my bike outside and go in to settle into a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the free tea. The tea is actually quite good and I was shocked to find out it was Celestial Seasons. The bookstore is huge and has tons of very "alternative" books. Very cool. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
luv the bodhi tree, and, lucky for me, it's in walking distance to my house.we need to support those original places when ever we can; thats my belief. hanging out at the bodhi tree, browsing,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God..Or shall I say...Thank Shiva..Krishna..Parusha...Buddha...The Divine mother...Baby Jesus (sounded good?)....The Dalai Lama...Kali Ma... Sai Babba...Amma Gee...and Mother Earth....for this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy this immensely, however could be better - they have had the same books for the last five years, and they haven't even moved from where they were placed! Its a great place nonetheless, although...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good used section where bargains can be found. Been coming for years, since the 80's actually, and as I was and am a searching lad, the Bodhi Tree helped fill a need. When it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't really add much that isn't already said in these reviews....you name it they had it! Including Harry Potter!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Bodhi Tree has been my touchstone for years, whenever I feel I'm off my spiritual path, I can spend some time wandering the aisles, sipping tea, and stocking up on the latest in inspirational...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will agree this is a great book store, and they have everything you need on the Spiritual / Metaphysical tip. Every time I decide I need a shrink, but decide on a self-help book instead, (which is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the bodhi tree bookstore. They always have interestinng books that major stores don't carry. They are a metaphysical bookstore and best for books on Religion, Psychology, Astrology, Yoga,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this book store.they have all type of books you think will help you self growth. They have books on spiritual beliefs in all religion or occult. they have books to help other with disease,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so this place is groovy beyond belief....even better than that sorta similar place in SF (which has more accoutrements and witchy stuff, but far less books)...read yourself to Nirvana (or whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is worth a visit, just to look at the masters and yogis on the walls. oh, they have an amazing selection of books, and the used book store is great and filled with raritys.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A super cool shop that sells new and used books on topics that are not always credible to the intellect - in other words, my kind of store! If you're interested in astrology, channeling, metaphysics,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite bookstore ever! i can spend hours here. they have anything and everything you could ever want on topics like psychology, philosophy, spirituality and the like. they have an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best shop for books on the mystics and metaphysics. I have been enthralled with the goods here for a long time, and always find myself getting caught up reading about something so interesting and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah...The celebrated Bodhi tree. In my fantasies, it was a reason to live in LA. I probably should have seen it first. heehee.Er - There is a truly splendid selection. Truly. However, you either might...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just to get it out of the way, I've had my moments of New Age introspection but for the most part incense-soaked, affirmation-infested "find yourself" places are not my style. That said, Bodhi Tree...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this bookstore has an amazing selection of all things alternative spiritual and metaphysical except for voodou/hoodoo/voodoo. i was very pleased with their selection of ayurvedic, detox diet, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for my sanity and personal growth. I was introduced to this quaint little bookstore in my time of need. The energy and Ora I felt just walking through the door was reminiscent of a grandma's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Bodhi Tree bookstore offers an extensive catalogue of books that range from psychology, philosophy, spirituality to astrology. If you're into personal growth, spiritual wisdom or the metaphysical,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great store with tons of books on a variety of different spiritual (and non) subjects. The place is so crammed full of books that you need a floor plan to efficiently navigate.Parking can be tough in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great shop. They carry tons of books varying from metaphysical (ranging from the old idea through the new idea), eastern religion/philosophies, holistic and alternative healing, and so much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only one store in LA of its kind! Self-help, astrology, witchcraft/magic, buddhism, homeopathy, meditation, tarot, recovery, whatever spiritual topic rocks your boat, you'll find it here. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HELLOOO???!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the easiest FIVE STARS I've ever given!GREAT Meditation Classes...nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Bookstore that has already changed and influenced my life and many others, that participates in our community, city and larger spiritual realms all over. As always the store needs your constant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore the Bodhi Tree and not just because I used to work there! (my specialties were UFOs and Hinduism)It's just a swell and wonderful place -- the customers may change from decade to decade but the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's no place quite like the Bodhi Tree Bookstore. They've got books on spirituality, and religion, and astrology, and phrenology, and goodnessknowswhatology, and all of them stacked in little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not digging the crampedness and low ceilings, besides that:-Enormous collection of alternative and holistic literature-Relaxing atmosphere -Yummy freebies-Large collection of other trinkets like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent place to peruse on a slow and mellow afternoon. You'll find books that cover everything from spiritual enlightenment and reading hands to astrological hoo ha and CD's to oohhhmmm to....
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I forgot to write a review on Bodhi Tree!!! This quaint little, hole-in-the-wall bookstore saved my BUTT during graduate school!!.Wonderful selection of spiritual books as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST spiritual bookstore you will ever find in Southern California. I love the selection at Bodhi Tree. Everything old & new can be found here. The second best thing is the used bookstore in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A haven for those interested in eastern religion and mysticism. The store caries a wide variety of books, from those looking to help beginners, to translations of scared works which are hard to come...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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It's easy to spend a lot of time in here, so do yourself a favor and dont' plan to do anything after you come here. You might think you're just picking up a book for a friend, but you will end up spen...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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The Bodhi Tree Bookstore has been offering usual books for two generations now and probably will continue for many more. The store is a wonderful experience, even if you aren't into the type of literature...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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Finally, a quiet lace in the chaos that is L.A. If it wasn't so far from my house, I would be here more often. Parking's not bad if you plan on buying something, since they will reimburse valet if you spend...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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This place is great: they have a great selection of books as well as many other items including statues, incense, some herbal and other natural health care items, art work, magazines, etc. Go there: it's fun!...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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The Bodhi Tree has one of the most extensive selections of eastern religious and metaphysical collections in the LA area. They also carry a healthy selection of fiction and nonfiction books. Bodhi Tree even...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An exceptional bookstore. A lovely place to chill by yourself w/ that Spanish Latte you picked up at Urth Cafe next door. Oh yeah, and I used to work here. Heeheehee. Ask my buddy 5--yep, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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The Bodhi Tree beckons with a welcoming waft of incense or some scent that surrounds one with serenity. And, upon the shelves are all the resources one could wish to have in the exploration of the spirit and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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If all roads lead to the top of the same mountain, consider the Bodhi Tree a highway atlas. Floor-to-ceiling shelves in this spiritual bookstore house texts on most every tradition, practice, divination method...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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This place is great. Even if you don't buy anything it is fun to look around. I like to go here often and i usually find a book to take home with that always changes me in someway
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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