Possible Clues:

• Religious believer, a learned cleric, in bus hit after turning
• Nirvana seeker
• Follower of Asian religion
• For example, Richard Gere's contracted American friend hits out
• Believer in one of India's religions
• Believer gives Zola greeting on street
• One of those in 4 down overlooks Lawrence first for religious type
• Divine word of welcome during break for prayer
• Zola novel this religious
• Nirvana fan?