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My knowledge of Buddha is minimal. My knowledge of the tie between Hinduism and Buddha is even more minimal. But I read this book because it is consistently listed as one of the best books ever written. Herman Hesse took the story of Buddha's journey to become Buddha is written simply; it is poetry to read. It is beautiful and full of wisdom. The messages spoke to my mind and to my heart and I am certain to read this again, because it is a book full of peace and love and I want that in my life.
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A series of personal revelations told through an imitation of ancient Buddhist fables... simple, principled, delightful engagement with ideals of simplicity and personal responsibility. Author never seems to zig when they should zag.
I read this book in 1993, on a long bus ride. I read it again sometime after college. The third time, I read it on an iPhone while walking around the neighborhood with my sleeping baby son on my chest. In 2018, I tried it out as an audio book and only made it half-wa ...more
I read this book in 1993, on a long bus ride. I read it again sometime after college. The third time, I read it on an iPhone while walking around the neighborhood with my sleeping baby son on my chest. In 2018, I tried it out as an audio book and only made it half-wa ...more
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